Africa Gabon 100-day evaluation of Gabon's the Fifth Republic was presented in May 2026; it highlights completing 97,8% of the o&g sector roadmap, reaching 80% progression in employment and civil service reforms, advancing public education and infrastructure goals
Africa Equatorial Guinea China Road presented the final design of the new EG national ferry; the future Ro-Pax vessel will improve maritime connectivity between Malabo, Bata, Annobón, and Corisco, strengthening passenger and freight transport
Africa Cape Verde A large fire broke out today on the beach of Ponta Belém, destroying over 80% of clothing stalls, affecting houses and buildings; a large team from the fire brigade is still fighting the flames
Africa Guinea 6,8 million citizens will vote in today's elections, officially ending Guinea's transition period; although authorities adhered to the ECOWAS timeline, experts say return to democracy is a tortuous, controversial process
Africa Chad Chadian artist Mawndoé was officially appointed National Ambassador for UNICEF Chad; the musician, poet and activist has become the very first National Ambassador of UNICEF Chad following years of close collaboration with the institution
Africa Niger Tabaski was celebrated in Dosso with traditional games and horse races; held under high patronage of the Sultan of Dosso and in the presence of the Regional Governor the festive day fbegan with Donkey Race, Egg-in-a-Spoon Race, and Sack Race
Africa Kenya Police have arrested eight girl students on suspicion of arson, eventually responsible for a fire that destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others; the motive is still unknown
Africa Rwanda Milk shortage is slowing the growth of Rwanda’s emerging cheese industry, despite growing demand for locally made cheese in both local and regional markets; producers are struggling amid supply fluctuations, high feed costs, limited processing technology
Africa Burkina Faso The country's largest student union has been banned for three months after a government decree says the general union of students of Bakina advocates terrorism; nearly a thousand civil society groups have been disbanded so far by ruling authorities
Africa Morocco Electricity imports rose by 63,5% in Jan-March 2026 ccording to energy platform Attaqa, due to decline in domestic production and growing demand, resulting in increased reliance on power links with Europe
Africa Ivory Coast The family of rapper Abomé l’Éphant disclosed the program of his funeral; born Anassin Boris Médard, he died after a lifelong battle with chronic eye condition Limbo-Conjonctivite Endémique des Tropiques, his condition worsening until he passed away
Africa Somalia Foreign ministers from 16 Arab and Muslim countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, have condemned the opening of what they termed a “so‑called Somaliland embassy” in Jerusalem, saying it is “illegal and unacceptable.”
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Kelê – Etiqueta Africana fashion brand, shone at CPLP Fashion Week in Lisbon representing São Tomé and Príncipe with the theme "Roots in Motion"; the presentation was a journey to African roots, ancestry and the cultural identity of the country