Africa

The country has been selected as a beneficiary of the Mission 300 initiative, a $50 billion programme that aims to electrify 300 million Africans by 2030 promoted by the African Development Bank, the World Bank Group and other global partners

The Lesotho Diamond Manufacturers Association, the first of its kind in the country, was launched with the aim of maintaining the value of diamonds within the country, elevating the industry by creating a diamond hub

In the southern village of Gogotinkpon, which makes its living from fishing in Lake Aheme, voodoo is used to ask deities to help demarcate tracts of mangroves as sacred areas; the tradition highlights the importance of mangrove forests in the region

Bishop Guy Mukasa Sanon has been appointed as Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Nouna in Burkina Faso by Pope Francis

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