Africa Mozambique A new project in the village of Manhene seeks to change perceptions about violence against women in a country where half of all women marry before the age of 18 and, according to UN figures, more than one in five women have experienced violence
Africa Republic of the Congo Mr Pierre Ngolo, president of the upper house of the Congolese parliament, has called on the government to go all the way in its efforts to resolve the situation related to the recurring fuel shortage throughout the country
Africa Eritrea Chinese Ambassador to Eritrea cut the ribbon to officially inaugurate the new Eritrean polymetallic mine, the Asmara Project; the mine is expected to have a 17-year life with production of copper, zinc, gold and silver
Africa South Sudan Human rights violations have been committed against religious leaders and groups across the country, as reported in a study by the US Office for International Religious Freedom
Africa Botswana According to IMF projections, Botswana's economic growth for 2022 is expected to reach 4,3%, thanks to the successful vaccination campaign, prudent macroeconomic management and strong demand for diamonds
Africa eSwatini Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said his visit to Eswatini was aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and reviewing existing cooperation to increase trade
Africa Liberia APM Terminals Liberia has announced the upgrade of its customer service system to simplify operations and commit to smart and innovative ways of working
Africa Mauritania As the country has so far avoided the worst of the political violence that has affected its neighbors, recent research suggests that it may deserve more positive attention, becoming a model for a region fighting violent extremism
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The newly formed Basta Movement was made official yesterday in São Tomé with the presentation of a 'regime pact' and 12 electoral promises that include the revision of the constitution and the creation of four thousand jobs for young people
Africa Namibia A nationwide mobile SIM registration and awareness campaign has been launched by the Namibian Communications Regulatory Authority, in a bid to integrate e-commerce and e-governance systems
Africa Gambia Potential suitors have been allowed three months more to submit bids for a promising offshore exploration block previously operated by BP
Africa Burundi On a visit to the Great Lakes region, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union, paid tribute to Burundian soldiers killed in service in Somalia
Africa Djibouti The chairman of the African Development Bank Group met with President Guelleh over the weekend to discuss ways to transform Djibouti into an information, communication and technology hub in East Africa