Africa Comoros Since its dissolution in 2018, the National Fishing Company has ceased its activities; however, the State announces prospects of resuming activities with the appointment of a new head to lead the company
Africa Tunisia President Saied acknowledges the salary crisis after unions protested over delays of more than 10 days on due dates, calling on his government to pay civil servants' salaries on time
Africa Republic of the Congo Elected deputies have finally taken up residence in their new facilities a few blocks from Place de la République, thus opening the National Assembly; the first session focused on the cost of living, a crucial issue for the daily lives of the Congolese
Africa Eritrea For the Microcredit and Savings Program in the Southern Region over 39 million Nakfa (nearly $2,5 million) was disbursed to clients in 2021; 63% of beneficiaries were women, 32% are involved in agricultural activities and 29% in small scale commerce
Africa Guinea The "Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée" participated in the 39th annual conference of the International Committee for the Study of Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium, recalling the importance of its environmental, social and governance strategies
Africa Gabon Gabonese striker Aubameyang, captain of the national soccer team, has signed a deal to play for Barcelona as a free agent until 2025
Africa South Sudan The Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy officially launched a Chinese language training centre at the Juba Day Secondary School in Juba
Africa Zambia The overexploitation of protected nature reserves is of concern to the Centre for Environmental Justice Zambia, which is calling on government to respect Non-Extraction conservation commitments in protected areas
Africa Mauritania A major investment by the African Export Development Fund has been described by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as a great opportunity to develop dairy production capacity in the country
Africa Nigeria The financial crimes agency recovered at least $750 million in local and foreign currency linked to corruption and fraud last year, as announced by the Information Minister
Africa Ivory Coast Monsignor Jean Sylvain Emien Mambé has been appointed apostolic nuncio to Mali by Pope Francis, making him the first Ivorian to be invested with this prestigious papal post
Africa Sudan The Coordination of Resistance Committees in Khartoum organised for today the first of four popular demonstrations in February in the capital, with the aim of restoring 'an entirely civilian regime'
Africa Mauritius The first electric bus of the National Transport Corporation (NTC), was launched by the Prime Minister at the Sir Harilall Vaghjee Memorial Hall, Port-Louis, as first step towards a more modern, safe and environmentally friendly transport system