African Union mediators hold talks to resolve political crisis in South Sudan
African Union mediators landed in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Wednesday for urgent talks aimed at preventing a return to civil war.
Africa off track on maternal mortality targets, UN warns on world health day 2025
Across the African region, an estimated 178,000 women die each year due to complications in pregnancy or childbirth.
Africa: Tony Blair Says Africa Can’t Ignore Gas Reserves – – but Science Says We’ve Run Out of Time
[Daily Maverick] Minerals and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, former UK prime minister Tony Blair and the African Union think Africa should have its turn to exploit fossil fuels. But does this make sense economically, or scientifically? Daily Maverick breaks it down.
Nigeria: NUPENG, PENGASSAN Raise Concerns Over NNPC External Recruitment
[Premium Times] NUPENG and PENGASSAN said they cannot accept or support the recruitment of senior and management staff from outside the company.
Nigeria: The Shakeup in NNPCL
[This Day] The new appointees should bring their experience to give the state-owned oil company a boost
Africa: Fuel Prices Drop Across Africa As Oil Slumps On Trump Tariffs
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Sahel alliance recalls ambassadors from Algeria over Malian drone downing
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger accuse Algeria of shooting down the Malian armed forces drone about a week ago.
UN intensifies patrols at displacement camps amid rising violence in South Sudan
As many warn of another civil war in South Sudan, the UN intensifies patrols at displacement camps.
Nigeria: NNPC Ships Out First Crude Cargo On Delta Tanker to Europe
[This Day] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has clinched another breakthrough export deal by shipping out its own cargo to a customer in Europe, THISDAY learnt at the weekend.
Nigeria: ‘Petroleum Ministry Representative’s Appointment Violates PIA Provision’ – NNPC Board
[Leadership] The appointment of a level 14 officer from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to represent the Ministry of Petroleum Resources on the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has been described a violation of the provision of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.