Africa

A blockade on fuel imports to the city of Bamako, declared in early September by a militant group affiliated with al-Qaida, is beginning to affect everyday life and starts to impact on the economy

Ousted president confirmed for the first time that he had fled the country, issuing a statement after a military-led power grab prompted by weeks of demonstrations that have plunged the island nation into crisis

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema chaired the ceremony for the distribution of computers to students of universities and grandes écoles, young entrepreneurs, influencers as part of the program “1 student – ​​1 computer”

Low funding and weak technical capacity obstacles the production of official statistics, especially in Africa, noted the president of the National Institute of Statistics during an event marking World Statistics Day

Weak enforcement of the 2023 mining code has been revealed by a regional study; gender disparities persist, communities aren't benefiting as they should, transparency must be improved

A training was offered to 50 youth with a keen interest in the arts, on the concepts of drama, dance, and poetry in the port city of Massawa, organized by the Department of Culture and Sports in the Northern Red Sea Region

A report from the Commission of Inquiry on Tigray Genocide accused Ethiopia’s transitional justice process of being incapable of addressing crimes of the Tigray war; authors described the process as “non-compliant with international standards”

Abidjan stadium was bursting with the colors of ruling Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace as thousands of young people from municipalities across Ivory Coast reaffirmed support for candidate President Ouattara for election due on 25 October

Hundreds gathered in Nairobi to pay tribute to the veteran opposition leader, and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga; he was laid to rest yesterday in his father's home in Bondo in a ceremony with military honors, cultural symbols and political unity

In its firm commitment to implementing Water Battle Initiative (IB-Eau) to provide every Burkinabe with access to drinking water, government is increasing actions Tiébélé, in the Nazinon region bringing relief to the populations of this semi-urban commune

The Productive Social Safety Nets "Gbessoke" program, designed to help the most vulnerable achieve independence, marks a turning point in Benin's solidarity policy; it was official launched in Cotonou earlier this week

The Beneath The Surface deep house events returns for the 8th edition today 18 October at Wagga Gardenex for a night of rhythm, soul, connection, attracting over 1.500 music lovers with an all-local lineup to promote Botswana’s talent

Commemorating the 64th anniversary of the demonstrations of 17 October 1961, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune delivered a message on the occasion of the National Immigration Day