Malawi: 2025-26 Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme – a Defining Test for the DPP Government/in /by
[Nyasa Times] The Ministry of Agriculture has rolled out the 2025/26 Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme (FISP), setting the stage for what could be one of the most critical tests of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration's commitment to food security and rural development.
Gabon researchers test promising single-dose malaria treatment/in /by
For many Gabonese, malaria remains a constant struggle. Libreville resident Julicia Nfono says the disease keeps coming back despite preventive measures.
Nigeria: NUPRC Pushes Alternative Dispute Resolution to End Prolonged Oil Sector Litigation/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- In a bid to release billions of dollars in potential investments that are trapped in prolonged litigation, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) yesterday said it is promoting the use of its Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADRC).
Mali: amidst adversity, Bamako’s puppets bring joy to the streets/in /by
As a severe fuel blockade paralyzes Mali's capital, giant colorful marionettes danced through Bamako's streets this week in a defiant celebration of resilience, with the annual Rendez-Vous Chez Nous festival determined to bring joy to a city grappling with militant threats and economic collapse.
Algeria pardons jailed French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal/in /by
Algeria granted a humanitarian pardon to French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal on Wednesday, releasing the 76-year-old writer after a year-long imprisonment that had sparked international condemnation and exposed deep diplomatic fissures between Algiers and Paris.
Morocco prepares volunteers ahead of Africa Cup of Nations/in /by
As the Africa Cup of Nations fast approaches, Morocco is stepping up preparations by training hundreds of young volunteers to help ensure the tournament’s success.
Morocco prepares volunteers ahead of Africa Cup of Nations/in /by
As the Africa Cup of Nations fast approaches, Morocco is stepping up preparations by training hundreds of young volunteers to help ensure the tournament’s success.
Political war erupts in Senegal between President Faye and PM Sonko/in /by
A fierce public power struggle has erupted between Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, shaking the nation's ruling coalition and raising fundamental questions about who truly holds political authority.
African Union says continent’s rising debt crisis undermines development/in /by
The chairperson of the AU Commission says many governments are spending more on servicing debt than on investments in human development.
UN urges Libya to shut migrant detention centres/in /by
Libya is facing renewed pressure to shut down detention centers where rights groups say migrants and refugees are being tortured, abused, and in some cases, killed.