Africa

South Sudan, Uganda and Central African Republic have launched a landmark infrastructure initiative: a 1.800-kilometre regional road project that will serve to smooth connectivity to support trade and economic integration across East and Central Africa

As nine million hectares of soil, about 1/3 of the country, is degraded with a rate of 360.000 hectares/year, and Ouagadougou doubled its population to over 3m people in 14 years, the 6-beds-plots project proves central for food security and environment

The Zambian Women in Film and Zambian Short Film Festival has launched the Zambia Women’s Film Lab that is aimed at empowering 25 filmmakers with skills and training necessary to navigate the film industry

Father M. S. Bell has been appointed to the Electoral Board of Directors Cameroon in view of upcoming presidential elections in autumn 2025; the Presidential decree nominating Father Bell has been received with mixed sentiments

A symposium on strengthening aviation security as a critical pillar of national safety has been organized in Lagos by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority; stakeholders called for vigilance and proactive measures to prevent aviation and air space threats

Pendjari National Park, a main biodiversity conservation area in west Africa and a World Heritage Site has seen an escalating presence of non-state armed groups: its geography facilitates movements, hiding, stock up on resources, gold and poached wildlife

Patriotic zeal across Eritrea reportedly saluted the celebrations of Independence Day 2025 under the theme “Our Cohesion—Our Armour”; programs featured public gatherings, cultural or artistic performances, children’s events, military parades, seminars

Rapper Oriiginelle released a new single ‘Nguwe’, together with South African rapper Jay Jody; the track, a fusion of local and foreign sounds, is gathering attention and is expected to become a favourite among Hip Hop fans