Africa

Spending on HIV programs helped consolidate progress in prevention and treatment; international partners funded 86,44% of total expenditure and as foreign contribution declines, Togo seeks to secure more sustainable domestic resources for its HIV response

São Tomé and Príncipe, the first country whose entire territory has been classified by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve, had its plantations inscribed in the World Heritage List: one of its most valuable assets, they cover almost 100% of the territory

Sidi Bou Saïd has become the 10th site in Tunisia inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List; developed around the 13th-century sanctuary and tomb of Sufi master and saint Abu Said al-Baji, the village has been a symbol of sufi spirituality for centuries

Democratic Bloc coalition presented a political roadmap centred on intra-Sudanese dialogue alongside a proposed U.S.-mediated ceasefire to end Sudan’s civil war; the plan address root causes of the conflict and establish a framework for sustainable peace

A railway link from the border city of Salloum, Egypt, to Benghazi has been announced as part of Egypt's efforts to strengthen cross-border transportation and establish Egypt as a regional logistics hub

Adélia Alberto has become the first woman to lead Mecanhelas, a district in Niassa province; with extensive experience in public administration, she has been successfully serving in Metarica, Ngaúma and Mavago

With the aim of ensuring the lasting transmission of the ideals and values ​​of the father of the Revolution to present and future generations, the Minister of Communication officially launched the Revolutionary Cinema at the Thomas Sankara Memorial

28-year-old midfielder Bernadette Amani has won both the Bundesliga and the German Cup in her first half-season since joining soccer team Bayern Munich; she says it is "a dream come true" and an inspiring achievement for all girl players

Following a series of accidents, including some fatal, on the Western Bypass road in Windhoek, Roads Authority started a thorough review of the safety of the road stretch, following concerns from the public about the road’s condition

Indigenous crops like cassava, millet, sorghum are regaining importance as health-conscious consumers seek gluten-free foods; the phenomenon reflects a broader shift across Africa, where changing habits are revitalizing opportunities for traditional food

By unveiling the general report of the first professional elections in Gabon's history, the government said it sealed the end of "de facto" representativeness and laid the foundations for a renewed social democracy

Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves reached an all-time high of $56,29 billion at the end of July 2026, exceeding $56 billion for the first time and recording their 47th consecutive monthly increase, mainly driven by stronger foreign-currency holdings