Africa

Comprehensive guidelines for sustainable use of wetlands across the country are being developed by the government with the intention of launching them by the end of the year, to address the growing environmental challenges and threats they face nationwide

A consortium of UN agencies announced the selection of 15 innovation poles to stimulate the growth of the digital economy in Kenya, while promoting equity and inclusion

The US said it approved a possible arms sale to Cairo despite differences between the two sides over Washington's proposal to forcibly transfer Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt

The UN Secretary General appealed for peace in the country, where there have been at least 2.900 deaths and tens of thousands of displaced people in the last weeks, declaring 'it is time for mediation. It is time to end this crisis. It is time for peace'

The Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority intends to consolidate its strategic positioning at the heart of regional trade by focusing on local small and medium-sized enterprises development, microfinance and the growth of livestock trade

According to an index of the highest money laundering risk, Central African Republic - with a score of 7,49 - ranks third in Africa and 7th place worldwide

The new next-generation biometric identity card system will be operational on 17 February, as announced by the Delegate General for National Security and Chief of the Cameroon Police Martin Mbarga Nguele

Five Burundian doctors were reportedly imprisoned between 27 December and 31 January after being dismissed due to the failure of salary negotiations on charges of 'undermining internal state security'

The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication, Benin's media regulatory authority, suspended two newspapers and four websites at the end of January, for alleged unauthorised publication and non-compliance

Historic 'Country Partnership Framework Agreement' has been signed with the OPEC Fund for International Development to collaborate on major development initiatives in Mauritania for the period 2025-2027

The country's Civil Aviation Authority has disclosed that over USD 55 million are needed for the upgrade of Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe and Chileka Airport in Blantyre