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The latest reporting from across the African continent
Djibouti
U.S. Military Aircraft Crashes Near Djibouti Airfield
A U.S. military aircraft crashed near Chabelley Airfield in Djibouti, with authorities con…
Comoros
Comoros Advances Digital Finance With New AXIAN Licence
Comoros is taking another step toward digital transformation after AXIAN secured a digital…
Comoros
Comoros Business News: Central Bank Withdraws 10.5 Billion FC in Latest Liquidity Operation
The Central Bank of Comoros has withdrawn 10.5 billion Comorian francs from the money mark…
Comoros
Comoros Strengthens Political Cooperation With EU and UN
Comoros is strengthening cooperation with the European Union and United Nations as the gov…
Comoros
Comoros Joins New 14-Nation Maritime Security Alliance
Comoros has joined a new 14-country maritime security alliance aimed at protecting vital s…
Burundi
UNESCO Launches New Cultural Dialogue Initiative in Burundi
UNESCO is preparing a new Burundi programme using cultural activities, dialogue and commun…
Burundi
Burundian Artists Join Regional I Am Hip Hop Festival in Kigali
Burundian artists are preparing to join more than 30 East African creatives at the I Am Hi…
Burundi
Burundi Intensifies Measles Response to Protect Refugee Communities
Burundi is strengthening its measles response in refugee-hosting areas, with health teams …
Burundi
Burundi Explores India Digital Infrastructure Model for ID and Payments
Burundi is exploring cooperation with India to accelerate digital identity and electronic …
Burundi
Burundi to Join East African Payment System by December
Burundi is preparing to join the East African Payment System (EAPS) by December 2026, a mo…
Burundi
UPRONA Names Abel Gashatsi for Burundi’s 2027 Presidential Race
Burundi’s historic UPRONA party has selected Abel Gashatsi as its 2027 presidential candid…
Burundi
Burundi Explores Possible Role in Proposed Gaza Security Mission
Burundi is exploring a possible role in a proposed international security force for Gaza a…
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Begins Local Production of Infection-Prevention Supplies
Sierra Leone has begun a new push to produce infection-prevention supplies locally, aiming…
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Trains Government Team on AI and Data Protection
Sierra Leone is strengthening its digital-government capabilities after training a governm…
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Set to Benefit From Major EBID Regional Financing
Sierra Leone is among the West African countries set to benefit from new EBID financing ex…
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Constitutional Reform Faces New Presidential Decision
Sierra Leone’s constitutional reform debate has entered a new phase after Parliament passe…
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Intensifies Nationwide Hunt for Suspected Drug Traffickers
Sierra Leone has intensified a nationwide security operation to locate suspected drug traf…
Niger
Niger Cultural Sector Calls for Stronger Heritage Protection
Niger’s cultural community is calling for stronger efforts to protect the country’s cultur…
Niger
Niger Digital Day Takes Technology Drive From Niamey to Zinder
Niger is expanding its national digital push as Niger Digital Day 2026 moves from Niamey t…
Niger
Niger Seeks U.S. Investment to Expand Oil and Gas Industry
Niger is seeking new U.S. investment, technology and expertise for its oil and gas sector …