Nigeria: Warri Refinery Begins Operation, Says NNPC/in /by
[Premium Times] The 125,000 barrels per day (bpd)-capacity of Warri Refinery had been shut down for years due to technical issues.
Nigeria: Warri Refinery Reopens, Tinubu Lauds NNPC/in /by
[This Day] President Bola Tinubu has expressed his profound joy at the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, describing it as another remarkable achievement in 2024 that has strengthened Nigerians' hope in his administration.
Ethiopia: Fuel Scarcity in Adama City Sparks Black Market Boom, Price Hikes/in /by
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Drivers in Adama City, situated in the Oromia region, are experiencing a severe and escalating fuel shortage. They attribute this scarcity to the widespread proliferation of black market fuel sales within the city.
Nigeria: Warri Refinery Has Resumed Operations – Mele Kyari, NNPCL CEO/in /by
[Vanguard] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has announced that the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (Warri Refinery) with a capacity of 125,000 barrels per day, has commenced operations.
Kenyans protest in Nairobi for end to abductions targeting government critics/in /by
Hundreds of Kenyans demonstrated in Nairobi on Monday, demanding for an end to abductions targeting government critics. Police used tear gas in a bid to disperse crowds; an opposition politician and several others were arrested during the protest.
Massive waves pound Peruvian coast/in /by
Unusually large waves hit the coasts of Peru, Ecuador and Chile, causing considerable damage and loss of life.
Tragic lorry crash in Ethiopia claims 71 lives/in /by
The vehicle reportedly missed a bridge and fell into the river, local official Wosenyeleh Simion told Reuters. He added that the lorry was overloaded, a factor that may have contributed to the tragic accident.
Iran calls for inclusive Syria and slams Israel strikes/in /by
Iran's foreign minister called for the formation of an inclusive government in Syria on Monday
Ukrainians sing carols, give performances, spread festive spirit in areas once occupied by Russia/in /by
In Ukraine, volunteers in handmade costumes performed traditional vertep, a form of Christmas theatre, in areas once occupied by Russian forces. In the Chernihiv region, Volodymyr Chapel led a group visiting homes and markets in Kyselivka.
World leaders pay tribute to former US President Jimmy Carter/in /by
Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi meanwhile highlighted Carter's role in achieving a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel saying it would "remain etched in the annals of history, and his humanitarian work exemplifies a lofty standard of love, peace, and brotherhood"