Palau country profile
Provides an overview of Palau, including key dates and facts about this Pacific island nation.
2023-10-28 00:30
Turkish company Karpowership restores electricity to Guinea-Bissau capital
Turkish firm Karpowership puts the lights back on after the government partially settles a $15m debt.
2023-10-19 14:45
Guinea-Bissau capital without power over unpaid bill to Turkey's Karpowership
Bissau is plunged into darkness because a Turkish company cut supplies over a $15m bill.
2023-10-18 18:16
Guinean cycles across six countries for spot at Egypt's Al-Azhar University
A 25-year-old travelled for four months across Africa to reach Egypt's prestigious Al-Azhar university.
2023-09-21 02:19
Gabon country profile
Provides an overview of Gabon, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
2023-09-01 23:56
Papua New Guinea media guide
An overview of the media in Papua New Guinea, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-07-21 22:52
Nauru: Why Australia is funding an empty detention centre
The last refugee has left Nauru, but Australia will keep spending vast sums to keep the centre open.
2023-07-02 23:17
Sierra Leone country profile
Provides an overview of Sierra Leone, including key dates and facts about this west African state.
2023-06-28 16:47
US and Papua New Guinea sign defense pact as Washington, Beijing vie for influence in the Pacific
The United States and Papua New Guinea have signed a new bilateral defense cooperation agreement -- a move that has sparked controversy in the Pacific Island nation and comes as Washington and China jostle for influence in the region.
2023-05-22 15:46
US ups ante in Pacific but foregoes historic moment
Joe Biden had planned a landmark visit to Papua New Guinea, amid growing Chinese influence in the region.
2023-05-22 14:17
Biden cancels visits to Australia and Papua New Guinea as debt ceiling negotiations continue
President Joe Biden is canceling his upcoming visits to Papua New Guinea and Australia due to the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations in Washington, an administration official told CNN.
2023-05-17 03:59