Sudan war: UK, Sierra Leone to propose new resolution calling for ‘end of hostilities’/in /by
Following initial deliberations with the Council’s permanent members, the UK (the penholder) circulated the zero draft to all Council members. The latest UN resolution comes as rights group Human Rights Watch on Monday (Nov. 11) called for an international force to protect civilians.
Nigeria: Ipman, Dangote Reach Agreement On Petrol-Lifting/in /by
[Premium Times] IPMAN had earlier called on Dangote Refinery to engage stakeholders and review its pricing strategy
DRC on a mission to financing the world’s largest hydropower dam/in /by
The Grand Inga project requires an estimated $80 billion in investments to produce 40,000 megawatts of electricity—enough not only to meet the demands of the DRC but also to support other African countries facing energy shortages.
UNRWA says nowhere is safe in Gaza, calls for hospitals, schools to be protected/in /by
As Israel presses ahead with its offensive against Hamas, civilians in Gaza are paying a heavy price. The UN agency for Palestinians has said that nowhere in the enclave is safe, and has urged for schools and hospitals to be protected.
Theater festival offers solace in Burkina Faso/in /by
More than 150 African and European artists performed and over 4,500 theatre lovers were able to escape the country's grim reality, if just for a little while.
Nigeria: We’ve Stopped Importing Refined Petroleum – NNPC GCEO Kyari/in /by
[Vanguard] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has ceased importing refined petroleum products, according to Mele Kyari, the group chief executive officer (GCEO) of NNPC.
Vladimir Putin affirms “full support” for Africa/in /by
Experts note that the rhetoric used by Putin evokes parallels with the Cold War, calling into question the depth of economic relations between Russia and Africa.
Moroccan journalist sentenced to 18 months after remarks about a politician/in /by
Hamid Mahdaoui will serve a 1.5-year sentence and be fined an equivalent of $150,000 after being found guilty of defamation, his attorney Mohamed Hedach told The Associated Press.
Yale University to offer course on Beyoncé next year/in /by
Yale University is set to offer a course next year on singer, songwriter and entrepreneur Beyoncé. The class will explore the period from her 2013 self-titled album, through to the highly acclaimed 'Cowboy Carter'.
Afghanistan’s delegation attends COP29, seeks international backing for climate action/in /by
Afghanistan has begun drafting national climate action plans and intends to update its climate goals in the coming months. Khalis highlighted the country’s substantial potential for renewable energy, particularly in wind and solar power.