Southern Africa
Namibia: Opposition Unites Against “Presidential Oil Bill”
A coalition of opposition parties in Namibia has rejected a proposed bill that would move regulatory power over oil and gas from the Ministry…
Nyambita Magoma
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West Africa
China Rejects Allegations by U.S. of Illegal Mining in Nigeria and Paying “protection money” to armed groups
The Chinese Embassy in Abuja has issued a fierce rebuttal to a US bill that accuses Chinese nationals of sponsoring illegal mining and militias…
North Africa
Libya: Licensing Awards Signal “Unprecedented Confidence” in Oil
Despite political risks, major international energy firms have signed new licensing deals for oil exploration in Libya for 2026. Experts say the move shows…
West Africa
Nigeria and Indonesia Poised to Overtake Ghana in Cocoa
Market analysts report that Ghana is on the verge of losing its spot as the world's second-largest cocoa producer. Declining yields due to aging…
East & Central Africa
Death Toll Rises to 21 After Ferry Sinks on Nile in Sudan’s River Nile State
Local authorities in River Nile State, northern Sudan, confirmed that the death toll from Wednesday’s ferry accident has climbed to at least 21 people…
East & Central Africa
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Calls for Unified African Front Against Cancer
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba used a major health anniversary event to urge African nations to unite in the fight against cancer and…
West Africa
Nigeria: Thousands Displaced in Makoko “Floating Slum” Demolitions
Residents of Lagos’ famous Makoko floating village are decrying what they call "colonial-era classism" as state authorities resumed demolitions of stilt homes. Thousands of…
North Africa
Mali Arrests Editor for Criticizing Niger’s Military Ruler
Journalist Youssouf Sissoko was detained in Bamako after questioning Niger’s claims that neighboring African presidents were supporting extremist groups. The arrest highlights a shrinking…
East & Central Africa
Kenya’s Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow Over Reports of Citizens Lured Into Ukraine War
Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced he will visit Moscow to address reports of Kenyans being lured to Russia with jobs, only to be forced…
East & Central Africa
Plane with 55 Passengers Overshoots Runway in Somalia
A passenger plane carrying 55 people overshot the runway and ended up in the sea during an emergency landing in Somalia today. Remarkably, emergency…