Senegal hikes fuel prices amid surge in global oil markets/in /by
Senegal has raised fuel prices in a move the government says is necessary because of the sharp rise in global oil costs.
Tributes pour in for Jason Arday after his sudden death/in /by
Friends have paid tribute to British sociologist and professor Jason Arday following his death, days after he stepped down from Cambridge amid intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations.
Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan/in /by
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on Saturday marked five years since sweeping back to power.
Burkina Faso imposes military training on journalists/in /by
More than 40 journalists in Burkina Faso have taken part in a military-style "patriotism" training course imposed by the authoritarian ruling junta.
UN says $50 million ransom fueled Al-Qaeda offensive in Mali/in /by
According to a new UN report, most of the money was redistributed to fighters in the Sahel, while some was passed on to Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Arabian Peninsula and to the group’s central command.
Morocco and Spain boost security in Ceuta as another call for border rush seen online/in /by
Moroccan authorities on Wednesday announced measures to counter a new influx of migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, after monitoring a new wave of online disinformation.
UN calls for negotiations to end the conflict in Mozambique/in /by
A military victory over jihadist insurgents in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province does not appear imminent, according to a report by a United Nations special rapporteur released Friday.
Central African Republic: Muslims return as Sibut rebuilds/in /by
Years after civil war drove many Muslims from Sibut, the call to prayer is echoing again from the town’s rebuilt central mosque. Returning residents and Christian neighbours are seeking to restore trust and revive a community once known for peaceful coexistence.
Nigeria: LCFE obtient la licence Nmdpra pour commercer, liquide pétrolier clair/in /by
[This Day] The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE), has secured a licence from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to facilitate the trading and clearing of petroleum liquids, in a development expected to deepen price discovery, transparency and investment in Nigeria's energy market.
Zambia resumes counting after violence disrupts election process/in /by
Zambia has resumed vote counting after a nationwide suspension over election-related violence, with the Electoral Commission saying security threats have been contained. The first presidential results are expected at 10:00 p.m. local time, or 2000 GMT.