Lobito Corridor moves into operation as global powers compete for Africa’s minerals/in /by
The Lobito Corridor is shifting from ambition to reality, with trains now transporting copper and cobalt from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Angola’s Atlantic port of Lobito.
Twin jihadist-claimed attacks kill more than 30 in central Mali/in /by
Two attacks in central Mali claimed by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists have killed more than 30 people, local, security and administrative sources told AFP on Thursday.
Chad declares state of emergency in Lake Chad region after Boko Haram attacks/in /by
Chad has declared a 20-day state of emergency in the violence-hit Lake Chad region following a wave of deadly attacks blamed on jihadist group Boko Haram.
Chad declares state of emergency after deadly Boko Haram attacks/in /by
Chad has declared a 20-day state of emergency in the violence-hit Lake Chad region following a wave of deadly attacks blamed on jihadist group Boko Haram.
Fuel price hike sparks concern across Benin/in /by
Long lines are forming at fuel stations across Benin as motorists grapple with the impact of rising global oil prices and new government fuel rates introduced at the start of May.
Mali: More than 30 killed in twin central attacks/in /by
More than 30 people have been killed in two attacks in central Mali, according to local, security and administrative sources.
Nigerian army frees seven children kidnapped from an orphanage/in /by
The Nigerian army said on Thursday that its troops had freed seven children and two adults who had remained in captivity following a kidnapping from an orphanage last month.
19 Kenyans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war, 32 missing/in /by
Kenya's foreign minister said on Thursday 19 citizens had died fighting on the Ukrainian frontline and 32 others were missing, as criticism mounts over reports of the forced enlistment of Kenyans into the Russian army.
Uganda: Suluhu and Ruto Talk Opposites On Joint Refinery Plan/in /by
[Nile Post] Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has questioned a proposed oil refinery in Tanga, saying she was not aware of the project despite its announcement by her Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto.
Countries scramble to track passengers of virus-hit ship as cases rise/in /by
It is due to dock in the Granadilla de Abona municipality in the southern part of Spain’s Tenerife island in a few days' time.