Africa

For the 63rd anniversary of national independence, some 20 artists and groups have released a single to use the commemoration to advocate for peace among the different ethnic groups that populate the country

An enterprising Chipata-based farmer, who has diversified into tourism, aiming to establish an event theme park, camping, exotic bird and wildlife viewing, is calling for strategic government support to local investors for the growth of the sector

The new bill that will change the criteria for obtaining citizenship will be submitted to the National Assembly; amendments will make it easier for former citizens to regain citizenship but more difficult for a foreigner who married an islander

A new candidate for the oldest person ever dying in the village, 127 years of age; some relatives believed he was actually 137 years old and had been baptized at the age of 10 because there was no clergyman in town before that

The Archdiocese of Brazzaville has launched a digital management platform for schools; the software aims at developing a networked and digitalized management of educational systems and programs in the general and technical schools

TotalEnergies has handed over two mobile clinics to provide health services to conflict-affected residents of Cabo Delgado; they are designed to provide primary care and education on hygiene, good health practices and prevention of communicable diseases

Nigerian dried fruit company ReelFruit has raised US$3m in Series A funding to expand production with a new factory, more product development, building of export opportunities

According to the latest report by the African Development Bank, the first project directly involving a private farm for benchmark results - started in 2015 - marked significant improvement in agricultural productivity and yields

5 communities in the municipality of Paynesville benefit from the clean-up campaign recently launched by Cities Alliance, covering solid waste management services through community involvement, sanitation and local awareness

The World Bank will provide US$100 million for the promotion of digital inclusion and the use of digital solutions in the agricultural sector

Yvonne Idamange, a youtuber highly critical of the government, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for her controversial videos in which she was accused of inciting insurrection, publishing false rumours and denigrating genocide memorial sites

The Commission charged with shedding light on crimes committed during the reign of former President Yahya Jammeh has postponed the presentation of its final report, a worrying postponement for the families of the victims amid a tense political climate