South Africa: SARS to Engage Fuel Industry On Shortage of Jet Fuel
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) says it will engage with the fuel industry to avert the shortage of jet fuel, known as kerosene.
Nigeria: Use Oil Wealth for Nigerians’ Welfare – World Bank to Govt
[Leadership] The World Bank Group has urged the Nigerian government to redirect its oil wealth to benefit all citizens, not just the elite.
Russia and China strengthen defence ties during talks in Beijing
Russia and China held defence and military discussions to strengthen their ties, Russia's Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has said. Belousov made an official visit to Beijing and met with his Chinese counterpart this week, as tensions between China and Taiwan continue to rise.
No Comment: Kenya moves its elephants
The Mwea national reserve is now overpopulated, with 156 elephants instead of 50.
Bus crash in Northeastern Egypt kills 12 University students
A bus carrying university students has crashed in northeastern Egypt, killing 12 and wounding 33, according to the country's health ministry. The driver has been arrested as part of a probe into the incident. Traffic accidents are not uncommon in Egypt, claiming thousands of lives every year.
UNICEF: More than 400,000 children displaced in Lebanon amid Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah
UNICEF, a U.N. children agency, has stated that more than 400,000 children have been displaced in Lebanon in the past 3 weeks, as Israel ramps up its campaign against Hezbollah. The fighting has also impacted schools and health facilities, and has forced some 1.2 million people from their homes.
Bus with university students on board crashes in northeastern Egypt, killing 12
A bus carrying university students has crashed in northeastern Egypt, killing 12 and wounding 33, according to the country's health ministry. The driver has been arrested as part of a probe into the incident. Traffic accidents are not uncommon in Egypt, claiming thousands of lives every year.
Flash Floods in Jonglei state, South Sudan leave hundreds homeless and vulnerable
Despite the urgent need for aid, residents claim that they have not received any assistance from the government, leaving many to fend for themselves in the face of worsening conditions.
Hezbollah drone attack kills four Israeli soldiers
Israel has responded with increasingly heavy airstrikes in Lebanon, including the capital, Beirut, and has deployed around 15,000 soldiers in the region. The Lebanese Health Ministry reports over 1,400 casualties in Lebanon since September
DRC: Félix Tshisekedi announces continued military cooperation with Uganda in fight against ADF
Uganda also faces accusations of supporting the M23 rebels, also backed by Rwanda, raising concerns about its role in regional conflicts.