Move part of mission realignment, not withdrawal, UN says Armed groups persist despite 2019 peace deal, especially in east The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the ...

Funds target erosion control, ecosystem restoration in Benin and Mauritania Program aims to protect 530,000 people and create 13,000 jobs The World Bank Group approved this week $240 million in ...

While Engel’s Law explains how the share of household spending on food rises as incomes fall, Bennett’s Law focuses on how diets change as incomes increase. Formulated in the 1940s by American ...

South Africa pushes faster oil, gas exploration despite legal challenges Environmental groups’ court actions delay projects by Shell, TotalEnergies Government advances new regulations, state company, ...

Senegal’s president to visit Spain March 24-26 at king’s invitation Talks expected on migration, security, and economic cooperation sectors Spain provides €27 million annual aid for agriculture, ...

DR Congo says fuel supply stable, stocks sufficient through June Government plans strategic reserve amid Middle East-related disruptions Global shipping decline may raise import costs and domestic ...

IMF approves $3.2 million disbursement under Guinea-Bissau program Performance weaker than expected, several targets and benchmarks missed Growth remains strong; reforms urged on fiscal discipline and ...

Botswana Investment and Trade Centre and Economic Development Board of Mauritius will convene a joint business forum on March 20, 2026 in Gaborone, as both countries seek to expand trade and ...

The World Bank appointed Djibrilla Issa as division director overseeing Senegal, Mauritania, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and The Gambia. Based in Dakar, he will manage strategic engagement and country ...

South Africa launches performance-based grant to unlock 100 billion rand Program targets improved municipal services and stronger financial management Incentives tied to reforms addressing ...

Food prices vary widely across regions, highest in Lomé Cereals cheaper near production areas; vegetables show mixed patterns Transport costs drive disparities; state fixes uniform fuel prices A ...

In this week’s health roundup, Sub-Saharan Africa continues to bear a disproportionate share of global child deaths even as some countries make progress. Senegal is improving HIV control and ...