Sudan’s Khartoum airport gets a new runway as it inches closer to reopening
Reconstruction work is underway at the facility after the army recaptured it in March amid the ongoing civil war.
Ghana: We Can Reduce Oil Bill By Producing Fuel From Waste Plastics – Prof. Dankwah
[Ghanaian Times] A Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, in the Western Region, Professor James R. Dankwah, has stated that Ghana can reduce its energy bills by producing fuels from waste plastics.
Morocco battles fierce wildfire in Amelay forest
Teams remain on high alert to prevent the flames from spreading further as the country braces for continued high fire risk.
27 migrants drown off Lampedusa, dozens rescued
Humanitarian organizations warn that the central Mediterranean route remains one of the world’s deadliest migration corridors, with thousands dying each year in desperate attempts to reach Europe.
Debate over asset declarations: Senegal’s controversial draft law
In Senegal, a significant draft law concerning asset declarations is set for debate in the National Assembly on August 18, 2025.
Wildfires destroy thousands of hectares in Spain
More than 9,000 hectares have been burned in wildfires across Spain’s Ourense province in Galicia, where residents have been evacuated as flames approach homes.
Senegal President exempts himself from new anti-corruption law
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has vowed to return financial accountability to the Senegalese government after his predecessor embezzled public funds and left billions of dollars in hidden debt – yet, Faye himself is exempt from the new transparency law.
DR Congo former justice minister faces 10 years in prison
Constant Mutamba is accused of attempting to steal nearly $20 million in public funds intended to finance the construction of a prison in the city of Kisangani.
Awa Odori festival in Japan continues with nightly so-odori performances
Hundreds of dancers are filling the streets of Tokushima this week as the Awa Odori festival’s full-scale outdoor performances take place across multiple venues in western Japan.
South Africa starts ‘national dialogue’ about poverty, inequality
The talks, initiated by President Cyril Ramaphosa after calls from civil society, are expected to include most political parties, civic groups and members of the public.