Lebanon: Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah comes into effect
The ceasefire took effect on Wednesday (Nov. 27) with the Lebanese army taking steps to redeploy south and Israel's army was set to withdraw.
Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery – Oil Marketers Await Product Pricing From NNPC
[Vanguard] Oil marketers have welcomed the resumption of operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery, which had been dormant for years, costing Nigeria billions of dollars in foreign exchange.
Nigeria: Tinubu Celebrates Port Harcourt Refinery Revival, Urges NNPCL to Fast-Track Warri, Kaduna
[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has directed the management of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, Limited, NNPCL, to expedite action towards the scheduled reactivation of the second Port Harcourt refinery and the Warri and Kaduna refineries.
Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery – 200 Trucks Expected to Load Petroleum Products Daily – Presidency
[Premium Times] The NNPC Ltd said the refinery began truck loading of petroleum products on Tuesday, 26 November.
Ruling party candidate Nandi-Ndaitwah favorite as Namibia votes
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah could become the country’s first female president if she wins the presidential election Wednesday. Her South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) has been in power since independence in 1990
Pogba’s brother, 5 others accused of extorting France star go on trial
Pogba told investigators the alleged extortionists wanted to discredit him by claiming he asked a witch doctor to cast a spell on France teammate Kylian Mbappé. His brother Mathias denied the allegation
Food festival celebrates Acarajé a traditional Afro-Brazilian street food
Acarajé - a traditional Afro-Brazilian street food made by women - has boomed in popularity with a dedicated festival in Rio de Janeiro. Until a few years ago, the fried bun was mainly available in the Brazilian state of Bahia but it is now sold in cities across the country.
Mali cuts TV news station’s signal over broadcast criticizing Burkina Faso’s ruling junta
Mali’s ruling junta cut the signal of the popular news broadcaster Joliba TV News after a prominent politician criticized the military rulers of neighboring Burkina Faso during a televised debate, a journalist for the channel said Tuesday.
Israel civil inquiry blames Netanyahu for October 7 failures
The commission led by retired judge Varda Alsheik presented its findings on Tuesday after a four month probe in which it heard some 120 witnesses. It determined that the Israeli government, its army and security services “failed in their primary mission of protecting the citizens of Israel''
Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery – Tinubu Tasks NNPC On Reactivation of Warri, Kaduna Refineries
[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024.