Cape Verde: At the Mercy of Natural Disasters
Torrential rains linked to Tropical Storm Erin made 2025 one of Cape Verde's hardest years, exposing the archipelago's deep vulnerability to extreme weather.
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Burundi: Between Growth and Improving Social Conditions
Burundi is making notable progress on its economy, public finances and road infrastructure, backed by international partners, though administrative delays and capacity gaps persist.
Central African Republic 2025: Hope Amid Social Hardship
Poverty, food insecurity and displacement weigh heavily on the Central African Republic in 2025, but World Bank grants and a national development plan offer a measured hope.
DRC in 2025: Top 10 Flagship Companies
From mining giants to public utilities, a look at the ten most influential companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2025.
Somalia: Everyday Life Marked by Resilience, Uncertainty and Hope
Despite gradual security gains in places, Somalis' daily lives remain shaped by political instability, recurring humanitarian crises and economic hardship, yet also by remarkable resilience.
Comoros: Youth Facing the New Vices of a Changing Society
In the Comoros, where over 60% of people are under 25, young people face mass unemployment, social media pressure, drugs and a strained education system.
Egypt: Freemasonry in the Shadows...
Once flourishing in Egypt, freemasonry has been banned since 1964 and survives only as discreet, informal micro-circles, impossible to count and politically sensitive.
Algeria: A Land of Vulnerability for Black Africans
Sub-Saharan migrants in Algeria face precarious work, poor housing, limited access to healthcare, racism and expulsions, yet lean on resilient community networks.
HDI 2025: South Africa, a Giant with Feet of Clay
South Africa remains one of the continent's most developed countries, but its Human Development Index shows sharp contrasts between economic gains, inequality and social challenges.
Botswana: The Limits of an African Model in Access to Education
Botswana has near-universal primary enrolment and spends close to 20% of its budget on education, but quality, rural-urban gaps and graduate unemployment remain unresolved.
Tanzania: Several Dead in Post-Election Violence
Days after provisional results gave President Samia Suluhu Hassan 97.66%, protests turned into clashes, curfews and an internet shutdown, with the death toll disputed.
Africa/Air Transport: The Top 10 Best Airlines in 2025
Which is Africa's best-performing airline in 2025? A look at the Skytrax rankings, the criteria used, the leading carriers and what lies ahead for the region.
Unemployment in Central Africa: A Story of Disparities and Persistent Challenges
Brazzaville, November 1, 2025—PRESS AFRICA— In the Central African sub-region, the labor market is at a crossroads. While some countries report relatively moderate…
Poverty in Kenya: 4 out of 10 Kenyans Affected
Nairobi, November 2, 2025—PRESS AFRICA— At the heart of East Africa, Kenya, long perceived as a model of growth, must now face a harsher social reality: poverty…
Africa: The Stars of the Moment in 2025
From international hits and streaming records to prestigious nominations, African artists, athletes and creators are in the spotlight in 2025. Meet the top 10.
Africa: Social and Moral Alarm Over Sexual Excesses on TikTok
TikTok has become one of Africa's most-used social networks, but it is now at the centre of growing controversy over sexualised content, the exploitation of minors and risky behaviour.
West Africa: Young People Marry Half as Often as in 2000
Only about a third of young West Africans now marry before 30, against nearly seven in ten in 2000, as urbanization, economic insecurity and changing attitudes reshape union.
Cotonou/Zémidjan: Worrying Return of Older People to the Trade
More and more men over 55, some past 70, are returning to Cotonou's motorbike taxis, driven by thin pensions and rising living costs, raising economic, social and safety questions.
Africa/Counter-Terrorism: Where Things Stand and the Funding Challenge
As terrorism and transnational organised crime surge in parts of Africa, financing counter-terrorism and disrupting illicit flows have become major challenges.
Peace in Guinea: great mobilization around Dr. Sékou Kouréissy Condé
In Guinea, efforts to consolidate peace and promote dialogue are taking on new forms. At the initiative of journalists and the “Arbre à Palabre” association, Dr…
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