Sudan: Important Steps Taken in Sudanese-Russian Relations in Oil Field – Oil Minister/in /by
[SNA] Portsudan -- Minister of Energy and Oil Mohieddin Naeem confirmed the beginning of practical steps in activating the discussions that took place with Russia during his recent visit to the country, during this visit of the Russian delegation to the country headed by the Chamber of Commerce, indicating that the delegation engaged into technical discussions with those concerned with the projects for which a memorandum of understanding was signed in Yark, Russia.
Nigeria: Niger Tanker Explosion – Death Toll Rises to 98/in /by
[Daily Trust] The death toll from the tanker explosion which rocked Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, has hit 98.
Nigeria: Dangote’s Fuel Import Suit Stalled Over Service of Court Processes/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- Hearing in the suit by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Company was on Monday stalled at the Federal High Court, Abuja, due to delay in the service of court's documents on the respondents.
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 98 From Gasoline Tanker Blast in Central Nigeria/in /by
[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Nigeria's emergency agency said the death toll from a weekend gasoline tanker explosion in north central Niger state has risen to 98. Explosions that kill dozens who converge on crashed tanker trucks to scoop up spilled fuel have been common for years in Nigeria, and the problem is only becoming worse.
Oxfam puts spotlight on wealth inequality as WEF gets underway/in /by
As the world economic forum kicks off in Davos, Oxfam is putting the spotlight on wealth inequality. According to the anti-poverty group, billionaires' wealth increased three times faster last year than in 2023.
DRC: Amnesty International condemns use of explosive weapons/in /by
Amnesty International has accused M23 rebels in eastern DRC and the Congolese army of using explosive weapons in densely populated areas. According to Amnesty, explosive weapons with wide area effects have been used more than 150 times in several months.
Trump sworn in as America’s 47th president/in /by
Donald Trump has been sworn in as America's 47th president. He got to work quickly after the ceremony, after announcing his plans to sign a slew of executive orders on his first day in office.
Tanzania confirms case of Marburg virus disease/in /by
Tanzania's president Samia Suluhu Hassan has confirmed a case of Marburg virus disease in a remote part of the country. It comes after the health minister rejected that there were any cases in the country.
UK Foreign Secretary “looking forward” to working with Trump/in /by
With Trump taking office as US President for the second time, the UK's Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated that he "welcomed the election" and looked "forward to working with Donald Trump".
Tanzania’s ruling party nominates President Hassan as candidate for president/in /by
Tanzania's ruling party has nominated President Samia Suluhu Hassan as candidate for president, months ahead of general elections. The 64 year old took office in 2021 following the sudden death of John Magufuli.