16th BRICS summit: a test of Moscow’s influence in world affairs/in /by
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host leaders for the 16th annual BRICS summit, on teusday aiming to demonstrate that Moscow remains engaged on the global stage showcasing BRICS coalition as a counterbalance to Western influence in international politics and trade.
WHO chief in Kigali as Rwanda moves closer to “stopping Marburg outbreak”/in /by
"No-one tested positive for Marburg, which is great news that we do not have community transmission for Marburg, that is also a key indicator and we are going to continue. It is not the end but a great step forward towards stopping this outbreak," Rwanda's health minister said on Sunday (Oct. 20.)
Sudan: Sudan Announces Readiness to Transport South Sudan’s Oil After Months of Suspension Due to Force Majeure/in /by
[SNA] Portsudan -- Sudan announced its readiness to convey South Sudan's oil from the South Sudanese fields to all parts of the world via ships at Bashayer Port in Portsudan.
At least 22 arrested at #EndSARS memorial protest freed by Lagos police/in /by
The Lagos State police command has freed at least 22 individuals detained during the #EndSARS memorial protest on Sunday.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Offshore Oil, Gas Production Industry Projected to Hit $47bn By 2031/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- The value of Nigeria's offshore oil and gas production market will grow from the $34.18 billion in 2023 to $47.03 billion by 2031, a new market research has found.
Seven-story block collapses in northern Nairobi, tenants of adjacent buildings evacuated/in /by
Two adjacent buildings have exhibited signs of structural failures, and tenants have been evacuated.
Sudan: As fighting rages, food kitchens barely maintain supply/in /by
The Takias as the yare known locally mainly rely on funding from UN agencies and donations from overseas Sudanese, but since the beginning of this year, the Takias have been facing severe shortage of funds and supplies.
Nigeria: Jigawa Tanker Explosion – Northern Govs, Dangote, Offor, Donate Over N1b to Victims/in /by
[Premium Times] Mr Yahaya said the 19 northern states collectively donated N50 million each to Jigawa state to help the families of the deceased victims and alleviate the suffering of the injured ones following the explosion.
Cholera fears as Sudan faces a worsening water crisis/in /by
As the civil war rages on in Sudan, in addition to food shortages, residents in the capital Khartoum are grappling with a worsening water crisis.
Israeli protesters demand Netanyahu reach hostage deal with Hamas/in /by
Families and supporters of the 101 hostages still held by Hamas said the moment to sit down and negotiate their release was long overdue.