Africa Djibouti Djibouti celebrated International Women's Day no longer as a symbolic date, but as a marker of a social transformation driven by the determination of women and by political will at the highest levels of government
Africa Tunisia Critical challenges facing the Arab world, specifically the lack of a cohesive, unifying project for regional renaissance, have been explored on 3 March in an online international conference by the Arab Dialogue Laboratory of the Gulf Research Centre
Africa Seychelles Bodybuilder Rodney Henriette and judoka Amandah Payet have been named the Seychelles Sportsman and Sportswoman of 2025; The 39th Sports Awards ceremony took place on Saturday 28 February 2026
Africa Seychelles The School for the Exceptional Child has been commended for its leadership in championing inclusive education in Seychelles at the closing ceremony of the project “Strengthening Caregiver Support for School-Going Children with Disabilities”
Africa Lesotho The Katse Tourism Festival 2026 at the iconic Katse Dam transformed the highlands into a vibrant celebration of Basotho culture, attracting learners, community groups and performers and offering a platform for schools and local groups to showcase talents
Africa Niger Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque of the religious city of Kiota have seen the presence of Nigerien PM Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, accompanied by members of the National Committee for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP) and members of the Government
Africa Namibia To support Namibia’s fight against illegal timber trafficking, equipment for a wood identification and a screening centre have been handed over to the country by the US
Africa Libya Al-Qarar, or "The Decision", a multi-million Libya-produced Ramadan television drama has sparked widespread controversy across the country: critics say it serves as propaganda to whitewash the bloody image of the Haftar family
Africa Zimbabwe Tobacco selling season 2026 started on 6 March with the first bale sold at US$4,60, slightly lower that 2025 US$ 4,65; Zimbabwe's is Africa's largest tobacco producer and the fourth globally, setting a record crop of over 300 million kg last year
Africa eSwatini Culture Committee of the Ingwenyama Cup has released the prize breakdown for the 2025/26 cultural competitions; financial rewards for both national and regional winners across traditional categories show commitment to promoting culture and participation
Africa Equatorial Guinea Rights of women "limited by a persistent patriarchal culture prioritizing traditional roles" and more aspects affecting gender equality have been addressed by President of the Senate in her opening speech for the commemorate of International Women's Day
Africa Nigeria 1win Nigeria set the Guinness World Record for the Most Massive Afrobeat Dance with over 400 participants; the event blended culture, community and celebration in collaboration with prominent dance and influencer communities
Africa Egypt Residents of Cairo’s Imbaba neighborhood are finalizing preparations for tonight's massive communal Iftar; a first for the area, it began as a proposal by local youth and evolved into a major community gather with over 20.000 seats at a continuous table