Africa Mauritania A €4,85 million contribution from the European Union helped WFP provide vital food and nutrition assistance to 78.000 people affected by the crisis in Mauritania in 2024
Africa Libya A new political initiative aimed at resolving the political crisis has been announced by the UN Support Mission in Libya; with a technical committee of Libyan experts, it will identify steps and priorities for establishing a consensus-based government
Africa Central African Republic Judges at the ICC unsealed a 2018 sealed arrest warrant for Edmond Beina, a rebel accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity; he allegedly commanded 100-400 fighters responsible for extermination, rape and persecution of Muslims in early 2014
Africa South Sudan The country increased fees for nationality, passports, visas and other immigration services; the revised costs were approved by Parliament in the national tax budget, despite criticism
Africa Seychelles Six primary school students were honoured for their participation in the school painting competition organised by the Danny Faure Foundation at the Seychelles National Library
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The archipelago has been officially declared a middle-income country by the United Nations; the fact has been saluted by the Prime Minister as an "important milestone" and a "historic moment"
Africa Rwanda $181,7 million in new funds have been approved for Rwanda, after the IMF executive board concluded its review of the country's support programmes
Africa Republic of the Congo The growing threat of siltation has been affecting the Ngambio district of Mfilou, 7th arrondissement of Brazzaville, for several months, with disruption of road traffic, damages to shops and warehouses, loss of property, pollution and inconvenience
Africa Madagascar Increasing the industry's contribution to the GDP from the current 17% to 30% within 15 years is the goal set by the government; several ministries are collaborating to develop local resources and support farmers and growers
Africa Lesotho The Ha Nosi community in Qacha's Nek is bracing itself for severe food insecurity as extreme heat continues to ravage the district and the rest of the country, leading to devastating crop losses
Africa Ivory Coast Ivory Coast's culinary speciality attiéké, a manioc-based dish of couscous-like consistency, has become part of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage
Africa Malawi 3 million National Identity Cards have been printed and distributed by Malawi's National Registration Office; it is a significant step in strengthening the country's National Identification System
Africa Guinea Opposition groups are outraged by junta's announcement that the transition to a democratic regime will extend beyond the end of the year; in negotiations with regional bloc ECOWAS, a return to elections and civilian rule within two years had been promised