Africa Republic of the Congo The $3 million 'Sosso pona moto nionso' project, known as 'chicken for all', has been launched in Brazzaville by the US Ambassador to increase poultry production and improve the socio-economic well-being of communities
Africa Namibia Known for its quality diamonds, gold and uranium, the country has been considering the creation of a sovereign wealth fund since 2009, which was launched last Thursday after TotalEnergies and Shell discovered oil off its coast
Africa Somalia The government asked the International Monetary Fund to extend its financial support by three months until 17 August, with presidential elections set for today; delay of the elections risked blowing up the three-year program of nearly $400 million
Africa Egypt Renewable energy plants - wind, photovoltaic and hydroelectric - in the country produced a total of 4,735 GWh of electricity in the first quarter of 2022, according to figures released by the Renewable Energy Authority
Africa Cape Verde Santo Antão will soon receive a new photovoltaic plant as one of the islands involved in the implementation of solar energy plants, as part of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Improvement Project
Africa Niger More than 30% of public contracts awarded in 2021 in Niger are not in compliance with procedures, according to a report by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority
Africa Ghana Green globe Ghana, an environmental non-governmental organisation, has embarked on a tree planting operation in Anfoeta Tsebi given the increasing degradation of the Wote forest
Africa Morocco The country will host the 2022 Caf Champions League final on 30 May, an official from the Confederation of African Football confirmed on Tuesday, after Senegal withdrew its bid to host the match
Africa Seychelles As part of the fight against climate change and the country's mission to achieve 15% renewable energy by 2030, the UK High Commission, in collaboration with Gridworks, has launched a solar industry capacity building programme
Africa Mali Germany has declared itself ready to increase its military contingent in the country as part of the UN mission Minusma
Africa Madagascar The construction works of large bridges of Mangoro and Antsapazana, in Moramanga,have been inaugurated as part of the Government of Japan's Official Development Assistance as a grant to the country
Africa Mauritius At MITD's Ecole Hôtelière Sir Gaëtan Duval in Rose-Hill, a 'Battle of the Barmen' competition was organised yesterday on the occasion of International Cocktail Day to highlight the work of barmen in the tourism and hospitality sectors
Africa Ethiopia To better respond to the challenges of domestic and foreign markets, the country should focus on diversifying imports in the opinion of Professor Berhanu Denu, teaching Economics at Addis Ababa University