Africa Seychelles The School for the Exceptional Child has been commended for its leadership in championing inclusive education in Seychelles at the closing ceremony of the project “Strengthening Caregiver Support for School-Going Children with Disabilities”
Africa Lesotho The Katse Tourism Festival 2026 at the iconic Katse Dam transformed the highlands into a vibrant celebration of Basotho culture, attracting learners, community groups and performers and offering a platform for schools and local groups to showcase talents
Africa Niger Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque of the religious city of Kiota have seen the presence of Nigerien PM Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, accompanied by members of the National Committee for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP) and members of the Government
Africa Namibia To support Namibia’s fight against illegal timber trafficking, equipment for a wood identification and a screening centre have been handed over to the country by the US
Africa Libya Al-Qarar, or "The Decision", a multi-million Libya-produced Ramadan television drama has sparked widespread controversy across the country: critics say it serves as propaganda to whitewash the bloody image of the Haftar family
Africa Zimbabwe Tobacco selling season 2026 started on 6 March with the first bale sold at US$4,60, slightly lower that 2025 US$ 4,65; Zimbabwe's is Africa's largest tobacco producer and the fourth globally, setting a record crop of over 300 million kg last year
Africa eSwatini Culture Committee of the Ingwenyama Cup has released the prize breakdown for the 2025/26 cultural competitions; financial rewards for both national and regional winners across traditional categories show commitment to promoting culture and participation
Africa Equatorial Guinea Rights of women "limited by a persistent patriarchal culture prioritizing traditional roles" and more aspects affecting gender equality have been addressed by President of the Senate in her opening speech for the commemorate of International Women's Day
Africa Sierra Leone A nationwide ban on artisanal fishing, small-scale fishermen, and industrial trawlers was imposed for the month of February to allow stocks to rebuild; the 2026 "closed season" is now over and all activities have resumed
Africa Nigeria 1win Nigeria set the Guinness World Record for the Most Massive Afrobeat Dance with over 400 participants; the event blended culture, community and celebration in collaboration with prominent dance and influencer communities
Africa Egypt Residents of Cairo’s Imbaba neighborhood are finalizing preparations for tonight's massive communal Iftar; a first for the area, it began as a proposal by local youth and evolved into a major community gather with over 20.000 seats at a continuous table
Africa Mauritius Mauritius Times journalist invited not to open Women’s Day with lamentation, reminding that though much is still to be achieved to make women fully developing their potential, modernity has opened new spaces for women to excel in all fields
Africa Madagascar Humanitarian agencies stepped up food assistance after Cyclone Honde and Tropical Storm Jude worsened food insecurity in the country's south; The storms damaged crops and infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands of people in need of emergency aid