Rhino poaching in South Africa’s Kruger park doubles despite national drop/in /by
Official statistics show poachers killed 352 of the animals last year compared to 420 in 2024, with 175 of the deaths taking place in the Kruger.
Libya grants foreign oil companies exploration licences/in /by
Libya granted several foreign companies new oil exploration and production licences for the first time in 17 years on Wednesday, after more than a decade of political instability.
Kenya: Oil Pilot Exposed Revenue Gaps, Warns Controller of Budget/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has warned that Kenya's early oil pilot schemes exposed major governance and revenue management gaps that must be addressed before full-scale crude exports begin.
AI adoption rises in governments, but citizen satisfaction lags/in /by
A new report by Accenture and the World Governments Summit Organisation examines how governments are using artificial intelligence to transform public services.
Court ruling on Mali sanctions reignites regional integration debate {Business Africa}/in /by
A landmark ruling by the WAEMU Court against the blockade of Mali is reshaping West Africa’s economic landscape, highlighting the costs of sanctions and Does love have a price tag? As Valentine’s Day spending hits record highs, Zambians weigh romance against the rising cost of affection.
Egyptian troops take part in training ahead of AU deployment in Somalia/in /by
Its mandate is to help bolster Mogadishu’s fight against Al-Shabaab and improve peace and security in Somalia and the region.
Uproar in Zimbabwe over cabinet plan to extend president’s rule to 2030/in /by
Opposition figures described the changes as a “constitutional coup” saying they must be put to a national referendum.
Students turn on Senegalese government over Dakar university violence/in /by
The protests over unpaid stipends reflects growing frustration among the youth who accuse the government they helped bring to power of not living up to their promises.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery’s Crude Distillation Unit and Motor Spirit Block Hit 650,000bpd Capacity/in /by
[This Day] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a major operational milestone with the full restoration and optimisation of its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Motor Spirit (MS) production block. Both units are now running at optimal performance, further strengthening the steady state operations of Africa's largest oil refining facility.
Ramaphosa launches Nelson Mandela Rules Academy at prison/in /by
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday marked 36 years since Nelson Mandela’s release from prison by launching a new training academy at the Drakenstein Correctional Facility, where the former president was once held.