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Society - 7 December 2025
Government Bans Abuses Related to Escorts, Sirens, and Flashing Lights
Kinshasa - On Monday, December 8, 2025, the Congolese government announced a ban on the use of military and police escorts, sirens, flashing lights, and multi-colored lights throughout the country.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 7 December 2025
Green Economy: Burkina Faso Launches 3rd National Academy on Ecological Transition
Ouagadougou, December 15, 2025 - The Minister of Economy and Finance, Aboubakar Nacanabo, inaugurated the 3rd National Academy of the Green Economy on Monday, December 15, 2025.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Society - 6 December 2025
DRC: MSF Warns of 15,000 New HIV Infections Among Youth in 2024
Kinshasa, DRC - Doctors Without Borders (MSF) revealed on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, that nearly 15,000 young Congolese under the age of 25 contracted HIV in 2024, according to data from the National AIDS Control…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 6 December 2025
North Kivu: At Least 92 Newborns Die in Lubero in Three Months Amid Lack of Neonatal Care
Lubero, North Kivu - Over the past three months, at least 92 newborns have died in the Kayna health zone of Lubero territory due to the absence of a neonatal unit at the main general referral hospital and surrounding…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Society - 6 December 2025
Rwanda: Challenges and Support for People with Disabilities
Nyabihu District - December 3, 2025 - During the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, themed “Support a society that does not discriminate against people with disabilities - Let’s promote a better life”…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Society - 6 December 2025
Ituri (DRC): 18 STAR-EST Projects to Be Handed Over to Local Communities Soon
Bunia, Ituri - Eighteen community development projects implemented in the territories of Irumu and Djugu - including the construction of schools and health centers and the rehabilitation of agricultural roads - were…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Society - 6 December 2025
Kasai-Central: Teachers in Demba Boycott Classes Over Unpaid Wages
Demba, Kasai-Central - Teachers in the Demba territory of Kasai-Central province began an indefinite strike on Thursday, December 4, 2025, suspending classes to protest delayed salary payments dating back to September…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Society - 6 December 2025
Validation of the National Child Policy Marks Major Step for Child Protection
Kinshasa, DRC - Validated on December 4, 2025, the National Child Policy (NCP) represents a decisive step forward for the Democratic Republic of Congo, providing a guiding framework for all public actions in favor of…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 5 December 2025
DRC Ministry of National Economy Launches Pre-Registration for Informal Economy Actors in Kinshasa
Kinshasa - On December 8, 2025, the Ministry of National Economy launched a pre-registration campaign for informal economy actors in Kinshasa, under the National Mass Formalization Program.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 5 December 2025
Mali: Six Schoolchildren Die in Canoe Capsize in Bafoulabé (November 28, 2025)
A tragic accident occurred on Friday morning, November 28, 2025, in Galoukoné, in the commune of Mahina (Bafoulabé circle).
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Society - 5 December 2025
Rwanda - “Brush Your Teeth, I Beg You”: Health Minister Urges Stronger Hygiene Culture
Nyamagabe, November 29, 2025 - Rwanda’s Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, has once again called on Rwandans to strengthen their culture of physical hygiene, emphasizing the crucial role of oral hygiene in…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Society - 3 December 2025
Promoting Cultural Heritage Through the Development of Traditional Sports
DIFFA, Niger - Monday, November 24, 2025 - The regional qualifying rounds for traditional wrestling began with vibrant ceremonies at the Diffa traditional games arena, drawing thousands of spectators and dozens of…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read