CAF Champions League: MC Algiers and TP Mazembe Prepare for a Crucial Clash
With both sides determined to secure valuable points, the clash promises to be a thrilling contest that could shape the dynamics of their CAF Champions League group.
Nigeria: As We Ramp Up Petrol Supply, We Must Address Infrastructure Deficit
[Daily Trust] Nigeria in December 2024 broke an age-long jinx of perennial end-of-year shortage of petroleum products. It had become an albatross that hung on the nation over decades, usually destabilising economic and social activities. Long queues at petrol stations marked the shortage, while a few meters away hawkers made brisk business selling the very product for which motorists languished under the sun.
Guinean government responds to sentencing of MoDeL leader Aliou Bah
The Guinean government, through its spokesman, has commented on the sentencing of Aliou Bah, leader of the MoDeL party (Mouvement Démocratique Libéral) to two years' imprisonment for “offending” President Mamadi Doumbouya.
South Sudan: South Sudan Announces Plan to Resume Oil Production
[VOA] Juba -- South Sudan announced early this week its plan to produce at least 90,000 barrels of crude oil per day as the country resumes normal production. This comes after oil supply to international markets were cut off last February because of the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Naomi Osaka resumes training in Melbourne after birth of daughter
Naomi Osaka, a two-time Australian Open champion, was back on the training court in Melbourne on Thursday.
Hundreds of Thousands of faithful celebrate Jesus Nazareno in the Philippines
Hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful took part in the annual procession in Manila, Philippines, to venerate a black statue of Jesus, known as the Black Nazarene.
Can ECOWAS survive the Sahel split? (Africanews Debates)
What unfolded was a fiery exchange, with Obe standing her ground against the two male panelists.
Doubts emerge over deadly incident at Chad’s presidential palace
According to official accounts, the attackers were unarmed and did not carry “weapons of war.” Koulamallah reported that 18 of the suspected attackers were killed, six others survived, and two presidential guards were gravely injured.
São Tomé and Príncipe : Ousted Prime Minister Takes Legal Action [Interview]
In an exclusive interview, the ousted Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe, Patrice Trovoada, reacts to President Carlos Vila Nova's decision to end his term of office. He described the decision as ‘illegal’ and ‘unconstitutional’.
What is at stake for African sovereign debt in 2025? [Business Africa]
Over 20 African countries will spend more on debt service than on healthcare or education in 2025. The picture gets even more complicated given interest rates are not expected to fall sharply. Over half of all total debt repayment will go to private creditors