Africa

Police in Isoka District have raised alarm over the circulation of counterfeit K500 notes: speaking during a live radio programme on ISO FM the police urged the public to be extra cautious in cash transactions; an investigation has been launched

1.000 Ugandan soldiers have deployed in Bunia and Ituri province in DRC without Kinshasa's authorization, UN experts say; Ugandan authorities say the deployment is meant to fight armed group CODECO, accused of attacks on Lake Albert near oil installations

Ghana confirmed the commercial viability of a new oil and gas discovery that will boost crude oil production; the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition described the development as a significant milestone in Ghana's upstream petroleum sector

Women leaders have called to resist any word or action that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility, violence, racism by all peaceful and effective means and to make clear the impact of the war on people’s life and destinies

Debate is increasing around the pension reform, with specific criticism on parliamentary pensions, namely on the age of eligibility; many are calling on the government act so that the same pension criteria apply equally to all citizens

A social worker's alarming insights reveal how social media is becoming a dangerous platform for minors engaging in prostitution, urging parents to take action against online sexual exploitation

Producers, directors and other more film industry professionals are setting a link between Los Angeles and Cotonou, aiming to develop Beninese cinema and hoping to make it essential across the African continent

One of the three main distributaries of the Okavango Delta, the Jao/Boro system, appears to be dying; though scientists haven't confirm its potential demise, local communities point to an evident, deliberate diversion of water towards private properties

Seychelles will develop a national cruise tourism strategy following a year-long major cost-benefit analysis made in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, focused on the impact on economy, society and environment.

A population of Witte's River Frog has been observed and studied in an alpine stream at al altitude of almost 4.000 meters on Mount Kilimanjaro, almost 1.000 meters above their known range, making it the highest-dwelling frog of the African continent

Independence Day was celebrated on 27 June with a number of events throughout the country; President Guelleh called for full sovereignty and economic renewal invoking resilience and solidarity amid regional challenges and global unrest