Africa Libya Armed clashes, damaged storage tanks and political protests at key ports have hampered Libya's ability to export oil, cutting shipments to their lowest level since October 2020
Africa Algeria The country, with its large oil and gas reserves, could improve the EU's energy security; as of now, about 10% of EU imports come from Algeria
Africa Botswana A trophy hunter has recently shot and killed one of Botswana's largest "big tusker" elephants; it is the largest elephant hunted in Botswana since 1996, according to the AfricaHunting.com community
Africa Burkina Faso Insurgents have started a 'water war', in a new twist of violence whereby water sources are contaminated or attacked; the worst affected town is Djibo, where people survive on three litres of water a day and 300.000 have no access to water
Africa Madagascar Now ranking 98th, the country has dropped 41 places in the world’s press freedom ranking according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF) as it celebrated World Press Freedom Day on 3 May
Africa Gambia Stewards of the Forest is the pioneering women's collective that harvests oysters, an all-female visionary project committed to protecting wetland forests
Africa Egypt The number of tankers sailing the Suez Canal increased by 25,8% in April in comparison to April 2021, while LNG tankers registered +12%; total canal incomes scored a new record with $629 million, +13,6% on last April
Africa South Africa The local pharma producer Aspen, which has an agreement with Johnson & Johnson for the production of an anti-covirus vaccine, may be forced to close its vaccine production centre because no orders have been received
Africa Mali Authorities announced the breaking of the Status of Force Agreements, which established the legal framework for the presence of French forces - Barkhane mission - and European task force Takuba, as well as the defence 2014 cooperation treaty with France
Africa Cape Verde The Post Office is implementing the e-commerce platform MarketPlace to help group and boost producers in Santo Antão to export their product
Africa Djibouti The new ferry "Mohamed Ali Gadileh" has been put on service in Djibouti port after leaving the Japanese shipyards several months ago; it is named after a former MP and a prominent figure in the Northern leaders
Africa Gabon FIFA's independent ethics committee has opened formal proceedings against Patrick Assoumou Eyi, Serge Mombo and two other coaches as part of its investigation into allegations of sexual abuse in the country
Africa Uganda Ugandan media and NGOs are reporting a significant increase in the number of journalists arrested in a crackdown on those who oppose President Museveni's government