Africa

The facility Investing for Employment launched a new call for proposals in Rwanda: companies, public and non-profit organisations can apply for co-financing grants with projects that combine job creation with social protection measures

The first comprehensive survey on business innovation in Malawi, an initiative to map the country's business landscape and promote economic development, was launched by the National Science and Technology Commission

A drone attack on a hospital in the North Darfur region left more than 70 people dead and dozens injured, according to the Sudanese government, which attributed the attack to the Rapid Support Forces

A 177.95-carat diamond was found in the municipality of Nzako; one of the largest diamonds ever found in the country, translucent, is still rough and is being evaluated by Becdor, the Diamond and Gold Evaluation and Control Office

The Arberobu dam was inaugurated; with a capacity of over 120.000 cubic metres, it was built in cooperation between the Ministry of Agriculture and other entities, including members of the Defense Forces, with an investment of 5 million Nakfa (€317.000)

The National Days of Reflection on Agricultural Transformation to revolutionise the agricultural sector and ensure food sovereignty have begun at the Ivato International Conference Centre

The new partnership between Eswatini and Google should increase investor confidence and digitise government services, allowing citizens to conveniently access digitally

The 56th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair was opened at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre in New Cairo under the theme “Read… In the Beginning Was the Word", with cultural and literary exhibitions

The National Assembly opened its doors to a delegation of students from Holl Holl Primary School, as part of an educational visit organised at the initiative of its president, Dileita Mohamed Dileita

Spanish Bishop Fernando García Cadiñanos emphasised the enriching contribution of immigrants to host societies, urging the abandonment of fear-based narratives at a public conference at the Catholic University of Cape Verde

Burundi signed agreements with the World Bank on three grants for a total USD 168,3 million that will finance a climate resilience project and two energy projects