Mozambique: “Let us engage in dialogue,” says President-elect after days of opposition protest
The successor of President Filipe Nuysi in Mozambique called Thursday (Oct. 24) for unity. Daniel Chapo won disputed polls which were criticized by EU observers.
Nigeria: Helicopter Carrying Eight Passengers Crashes in Nigeria, Three Deaths Confirmed
[Premium Times] "Search and rescue missions are currently ongoing. So far, three bodies have been recovered," NNPC said.
Nigeria: Why Nigeria’s Oil Reserves Are Not Growing – Minister
[Premium Times] "For the past few years, Nigeria hasn't actually done much on exploration and that is why our reserves are not growing," Mr Lokpobiri said.
Nigeria: Tinubu Condoles NNPCL Over Helicopter Crash, Directs Expanded Search Mission
[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has directed an intensification of search and rescue for passengers of the ill-fated helicopter that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima on Thursday in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.
Uganda: Bobi Urges Public Caution in Wake of Kigogwa Tanker Tragedy
[Nile Post] His comments came in response to the tragic incident in Kigogwa along the Kampala-Bombo road, which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people.
Britain faces growing calls to open door to slavery reparations
Leaders of the Commonwealth group of 56 nations, most with roots in Britain's empire, are meeting in the South Pacific nation of Samoa.
Mozambique’s ruling party wins disputed polls
EU election observers said there had been ‘unjustified alterations’ to the results.
Nigeria: Crude Oil – Why Niger Delta Region Must Adopt Cleaner Energy
[Daily Trust] The Niger Delta region has continued to suffer environmental challenges as a result of oil production in communities across the region.
Nigeria: FG Bans Export of LPG As Price Continues to Soar
[Vanguard] The Federal Government on yesterday banned the export of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) produced in country as prices continue to spike.
Africa reports 134 new polio cases on World Polio Day
As the globe marks World Polio day, Africa has recorded 134 new polio cases in at least seven countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced.