Africa

Aid al-Adha and Tabaski will be celebrated on June 6, announced on May 28 by the Islamic council of Niger after the observation of the lunar croissant Dhoul Hijja 1446 on the hégirien calendar; Nigerian population is invited to multiply good actions

Leader Faure Gnassingbe has been given the new role of President of the Council of Ministers which has no fixed term limit, parliament said - a move the opposition called a constitutional coup that could extend his rule for life

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

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

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

To enhance fisheries governance, Liberia joined the Fisheries Transparency Initiative, demonstrating the country’s political will to improve transparency and participation for a more sustainable management of its marine resources

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

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

The floating liquefaction platform of the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim gas field inaugurated its LNG export operations; President Ghazouani praised the work of the many young Mauritanians making this happen and bringing advantages and benefits to the country