Africa Eritrea Engineer Mesfun Berhane of the Department of Agriculture and Lands of the Central Region reported that commendable water and soil conservation is being implemented with the aim of restoring the environment
Africa Lesotho Despite the cold weather, multitudes of Basotho, young and old, from all corners of the country, flocked to Setsoto Stadium to attend the 60th birthday celebration of His Majesty King Letsie III
Africa Malawi Alcoholic beverage giant Castel Malawi has joined the nation in the clean-up initiative by sweeping and cleaning the Ndirande market
Africa Burundi The vocational training centre for handicrafts in Kamenge successfully hosted 14 training sessions on handicrafts such as rattan weaving, bamboo and woodworking for 600 local people from poor families
Africa Chad Following an agriculture forum held in April, the Association for the Development of Kouh-Ouest (ADKO) distributed ploughs to farmers' groups and associations in the department
Africa Gabon Gabon has deposited the instrument of acceptance of the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement, becoming the third African country to do so
Africa Gambia The strong windstorm and heavy rains that hit the Banjul area have left many families stranded: properties, roofs of houses and schools were destroyed and blown away by the wind
Africa Madagascar The pilots' union of Air Madagascar has called for the introduction of new aircraft to strengthen the fleet of the national airline Madagascar Airlines
Africa Tanzania A $60 million loan has been granted by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries International Development Fund for the construction of a 166 km overhead power transmission line that will connect consumers in the Kagera region to the national grid
Africa Central African Republic The referendum campaign for the 30 July referendum was launched in Bangui, with thousands of supporters of the United Hearts Movement, the party of the presidential majority
Africa Egypt The ban on the export of oxygen has been extended for another year as of mid-July, a decision that is part of the state's plan to guarantee the oxygen needs of local hospitals and medical institutions
Africa Uganda Uganda's flag carrier, Uganda Airlines, said it is at an advanced stage of launching direct flights to India, an initiative that will help strengthen trade and tourism relations between Kampala and New Delhi
Africa Djibouti The European Investment Bank has decided to invest €79 million on a solar-powered desalination project to guarantee the water security of 550.000 people in Djibouti