Africa

7.900 Cameroonians, legally in the US under the programme which grants temporary safety from conflict and instability, see the end of their legal protections under new move of the administration of President Donald Trump

In Sanoyah, cracks in buildings, roads and soil appeared overnight two days ago, affecting at least 20 houses and rising concerns in residents and authorities; the cracks keep enlarging and haven’t so far been explained

The 3rd edition of the Djibouti Book Fair will open on Monday 21 April focusing on heritage, culture and reading as a standard, solidarity between cultures, under the theme "Cultural heritage in general, oral and theatrical heritage in particular"

Seychelles is fully ready to welcome visitors to its national pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Japan; the country is presenting its sustainable development model “A people’s journey: Empowering lives through sustainable tourism, aquaculture and investment.”

VODACOM M-Pesa mobile money service will be accessible to all mobile users in the country, regardless of their network provider, a revolution for financial transactions, particularly for local producers, shop owners, shopping enthusiasts

Cycling talent Milkias Maekele, known for his determination, joined Team BIKE AID, adding energy to their #RideForAfrica campaign; Eritrea is a nation passionate about cycling and home to some of Africa's top riders

First consultation with Azerbaijan was held in the country; the visit aimed to establish a bilateral legal framework, advance collaboration within international organizations, recognize joint potential in oil&gas, green energy, agriculture, education

Botswana’s horticulture - a young industry sector - is rapidly gaining ground and showing promising signs of progress: more and more farmers register, commit to raise product quality, pay attention to post-harvest, dialogue increased across platforms

Fashion designer Aniceto Nvo Ebana Alene, winner of the contest for best young designer at the International Festival Fashion and Art in Equatorial Guinea, represented his country at the Festival Internacional Moda Fimo228, Togo, 1-5 April 2025

In a decisive move aimed at upholding academic standards and ensuring transparency in student governance, the Cuttington University Graduate School has disqualified a student presidential candidate for failing to meet the minimum GPA requirement

201 fire incidents from 1 January to 31 March 2025 have been listed nationwide in the Sierra Leone National Fire Force has in their recent official report as recorded, with 6 non-firefighting rescue operations conducted in the Western Region

Angola's cholera outbreak has extended to 16 out of 21 provinces, latest WHO data show, with highest incidence in individuals aged 6-20, 9000 cases reported and a fatality rate of around 4%; treatment centers are being expanded to enhance care capacity

For reasons of diplomatic reciprocity and sovereignty, Namibia now requires visas for citizens of 33 countries, including the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, UK, and France; the move follows the implementation of the new e-visa system last month