Two years of war in Sudan: international conference aims to bring relief to suffering population
The African Union has co-hosted an international conference in London on Tuesday, aiming to support the suffering population in war-torn Sudan. The country was plunged into a brutal civil war on 15 April 2025.
Nigeria: Narto Lauds Appointment of Technocrats to NNPC, Seeks Sustenance of Local Refineries
[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) at the weekend lauded President Bola Tinubu for his recent appointment of a seasoned technocrat, Bayo Ojulari, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC).
Israeli tourists barred from Maldives as act of support for Palestinians
The Maldives has declared a ban on Israeli visitors to its luxurious tourist islands, expressing strong support for the Palestinian people.
Dominican Republic ends search as concert venue disaster toll reaches 221
Officials said 189 people were rescued alive from the rubble, with 24 of them still hospitalized
UK: Luxury Easter egg chocolatiers face squeeze from soaring cocoa prices
As Easter draws near, a UK chocolatier is meticulously crafting luxury Easter Eggs by hand. However, soaring cocoa prices are turning this delightful treat into a more costly indulgence.
East Africa: African Civil Society Urges Oman Against EACOP Support as East Africa Trade Expo Kicks Off
[350Africa.org] Just one day before the Oman East Africa Trade and Investment Expo opens in Muscat on April 16, over 70 civil society organisations (CSOs) from Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and beyond have published an open letter urging the Government of Oman to refrain from providing financial or diplomatic support for the controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
At China’s largest trade fair, businesses brace for impact of trade war with US
Canton Trade Fair, China's largest and oldest, opened on Tuesday in the midst of an ongoing trade war between Beijing and Washington. Businesses at the fair were preparing for the impact of the recent tariffs imposed on Chinese goods by US president Donald Trump.
Nigeria: What President Tinubu Must Do to Grow Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export (1)
[Premium Times] "The policies relating to aggressive promotion of non-oil export are aimed at growing non-oil export through the creation of demand for Nigerian products."
Nigeria: Despite Decline, Nigeria’s Oil Production Tops Africa’s Chart in March – OPEC
[Daily Trust] The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) report has indicated that Nigeria retained its position as the largest crude oil producer in Africa in March.
Former Guinean junta leader Moussa Dadis Camara leaves country for medical reasons
While his final destination remains unconfirmed, Casablanca is believed to have been a transit point. The lack of official communication regarding his departure has sparked criticism from human rights organizations and families of the massacre victims, who view the move as a setback for justice.