Africa Senegal Two people were killed in Ziguinchor during protests triggered by the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko; Interior Minister Antoine Diome announced the dissolution of Pastef-Les patriotes, his political party
Africa Nigeria The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria has sounded the alarm about the move to remove the fuel subsidy that could bring the country to the brink of collapse
Africa Mali Mali and Burkina Faso said that any military intervention against Niger would be considered a 'declaration of war' and would lead to withdrawal of the two countries from Ecowas and the adoption of measures in support of armed forces and Niger people
Africa Liberia About 500 rice farmers in six of Liberia's fifteen counties are expected to benefit from the Scaling Up Climate Resilient Rice Production in West Africa project that aims to increase rice production in the region
Africa Zimbabwe Exports to China have reached a high of $585 million, registering an increase over the past five years
Africa Benin Independence Day, celebrated today 1 August, marks the day the country regained complete freedom from France; it is a day of great pride for Beninese, who celebrate it with elaborate feasts, military parades and re-enactments of ancient ceremonies
Africa Madagascar Antananarivo's first urban train will go into service on 15 August and will connect Soarano station to Amaronakona (By-Pass)
Africa Cape Verde A recent study revealed that 51,3% of children suffer from dental caries, the National Oral Health Programme Coordinator recalled, adding that 20% of the population brushes their teeth less than three times a day
Africa Togo The birth rate is declining in the country, where it fell from 6,6 children per woman to 4,6 between 1988 and 2017, according to data provided by Unfpa
Africa Rwanda In her experience as a dental therapist, Esperance Niyigena, 26, observed how communication difficulties and language barriers can hinder access to services and therefore uses sign language to improve the oral health of the deaf
Africa Senegal The fight against flooding in Keur Massar has made progress thanks to the works carried out by the State in this department, which has been severely affected by this phenomenon in recent years
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The upgrading of the stretch of road that connects Cruzeiro to Milagrosa will be completed in September
Africa Zambia Non-communicable diseases are a source of concern in the Northwest Province, given the sharp increase in diseases recorded according to the 2022 Progress Report