Africa Libya UNICEF has signed a work plan on child protection in the country that will continue to ensure that protection, psychosocial and reintegration services for children are delivered until 31 December 2021
Africa Cape Verde Cabo Verde's business association has called for the approval of the law extending the redundancy fund that ended on 30 June, pointing out that some workers are already demanding that their employers pay 100% of their July wages
Africa Eritrea Scholars, researchers and activists have launched the #AllowCOVAXforEritrea iniziative to put pressure on the government, as the country is the only one on the continent without a planned Covid-19 vaccination campaign and refusing international aid
Africa Comoros Vanity Fair has published a portrait of Haina Keke, a young woman from the country who co-founded "Imara", an organization that trains young people in an innovative way
Africa Egypt King Khufu's first ship, a 4.600-year-old vessel considered the largest and oldest discovered in Egypt, has been transferred to the GEM Grand Egyptian Museum in the archaeological site near Cairo, with a 48hrs voyage on a truck especially designed
Africa Burkina Faso Teleconsultation trials continued involving pediatricians in the city of Dori and a specialist from Ouagadougou; the tests show that teleconsultation usefully reduces the need to travel to large cities to be treated, especially in times of insecurity
Africa Mozambique The "Industrialising Mozambique" programme was launched by President Nyusi in the Vanduzi district to achieve efficiency and increase the potential of industries, while also creating employment and income for young people
Africa Uganda The Ugandan athlete Julius Ssekitoleko, a weightlifter who disappeared and was found a few days later, is just the latest story of an athlete taking advantage of the Olympic trip to change his life and escape the harsh life in his country
Africa Morocco A historic gold came for the country at the Olympic Games after Soufiane El Bakkali ended Kenyan dominance in the 3,000 steeplechase after almost 40 years, running in 8 minutes, 8 seconds and 90 hundredths
Africa Benin A large bronze plaque that tells the story of the first king of Benin has been crafted by Nigerian artist Lukas Osarobo
Africa Somalia 80% increase in sexual violence registered in the country has been defined "alarming" by two of the UN Special Representatives, who have called for urgent action
Africa Botswana Spatial Dimension South Africa has recently signed a contract to design and implement an online mining cadastre system for the country's Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security
Africa Rwanda Local startup Kitech has won international recognition through a Global Startup Ecosystem competition which supports business innovations and helps tech companies grow