The Adama Toungara museum in Abobo, Ivory Coast, inaugurated in March at the start of the pandemic, showcases contemporary art from various African cultures. The museum features over 500 square meters of sculptures, paintings, and photographs by both renowned and emerging artists. The exhibition 'Prête moi ton rêve (Lend me your dream)' offers locals and visitors a chance to explore diverse contemporary African art. The museum aims to make culture accessible to Abobo residents through Open Days, workshops, concerts, and artist meetings, fostering a creative sanctuary for all generations.

Over 80 percent of forest elephants in Gabon's Minkebe National Park have disappeared in the last decade, primarily due to poaching. Poachers evade capture by crossing the Ivindo River and moving deeper into the forests bordering Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo. Park rangers, who are often outgunned, face difficulties in apprehending poachers, who typically spend minimal time in prison.

In many African nations, internet blackouts are becoming common during elections or protests, with Gabon being the latest example. Observers highlight the need for a dialogue on balancing security and openness as internet access becomes essential. Access Now reported 40 widespread internet disruptions in 25 countries this year. In Gabon, internet restrictions followed a contested election, with the government possibly limiting access to social media. Despite Africa's low internet usage, it is rapidly increasing, raising concerns about state control and the potential for chaos from false information. Senegal's 2012 protests serve as an example where social networks remained open, aiding in organizing events.

Boko Haram has attacked Chadian territory for the first time, launching an offensive in the locality of Ngouboua on the shores of Lake Chad. Willy Bracciano, a special correspondent in N’djamena, reported from the scene of the attack.

The Central African Republic's diamond mining industry is at risk of paralysis due to the ongoing conflict. Despite the Kimberley Process, which prohibits diamond purchases from war-torn countries, there are indications that fighters are smuggling diamonds to finance their activities.

The Central African Republic is experiencing extreme volatility despite the presence of French troops and an African Union-led peacekeeping force. Clashes persist between former Seleka rebels and anti-balaka militias. A reporter followed a delayed humanitarian convoy on the road to Cameroon, a story which received the Ricardo Ortega Memorial Prize for outstanding UN coverage.