Africa Morocco A new archaeological discovery in Kach Kouch, dated 4.000 years ago, challenges the long-held belief that the Maghreb was an empty land before the arrival of the Phoenicians from the Middle East around 800 BC
Africa Eritrea Eritrean National Mining Corporation issued a press release in which it claims that international hostile economic policies openly targeting Eritrea's mining industry have eventually backfired against those country's geopolitical and economic interests
Africa Sierra Leone The Freetown City Council shared the progress made in expanding access to safe and reliable water for thousands of residents across the city through sustainable, community-focused water initiatives as part of the Transform Freetown agenda
Africa Somalia The Somali government received a major shipment of military equipment from the African Union to improve the country's security infrastructure and support ongoing efforts to stabilise the region
Africa Republic of the Congo First-ever Congo Energy & Investment Forum was held on 25-26 March, one of Africa's largest energy events to date, connecting project developers with regulators and policymakers; in the wake of its success, 2nd edition was announced for 10-12 March 2026
Africa Djibouti The French high school of Djibouti, a leading institution approved by the French Ministry of National Education and the Agency for French Education Abroad, will hold its open days on 7 and 8 April 7
Africa Mauritania Deportation operations of migrants from various West African countries have intensified, arousing strong controversy in public opinion with complaints from human rights organisations and protests in various sectors of civil society
Africa Cape Verde 400.000 contos (€3.600) will reportedly be invested over the next to years for the implementation of hydro-agricultural projects and training actions mainly aimed at rural women
Africa Mauritius The fishing community, which includes around 1900 artisanal fishermen, expressed their concerns to the Prime Minister, who reiterated the government's commitment to address their needs and improve their livelihoods
Africa Gabon The campaign for Gabon's election that will end the transition officially begins today: candidates, including coup leader General Brice Oligui Nguema and former Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, are already offering their statements
Africa Guinea Ex-president Moussa Dadis Camara, convicted for 2009 stadium massacre, has been pardoned on health grounds and released from Conakry’s central prison; the transitional government had pledged to compensate victims of the tragedy from the national budget
Africa Algeria The sentencing of writer Boualem Sansal to five years in prison for undermining state security is seen as the latest chapter in the confrontation with France; Algerian influencers had been arrested earlier this year in France citing calling for violence
Africa Botswana The Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa mines, in collaboration with business partners, recently donated 276 tables, chairs and 97 blankets to the Motsumi Junior Secondary School in Letlhakane