Ghana consumer inflation sinks to five-year low
Ghana's consumer inflation slowed further to 3.8% in January, extending a 13-month disinflation streak, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.
Spain reels as Storm Leonardo batters Andalucía with floods and mass evacuations
Spain woke up to flooding across Andalucía on Wednesday as Storm Leonardo dumped heavy rain on the region.
US President Donald Trump signs short-term extension of AGOA
Trump on Tuesday signed into law an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, but the extension is short-term and lasts only until December 31.
Death toll in attack by gunmen in Nigeria rises to at least 160
The strike late Tuesday in Kwara state came after the military recently carried out operations in the area against what it called "terrorist elements".
Nigeria: Why Nigeria’s Refineries Failed – – Ojulari
[Premium Times] Under a new board-approved strategy, Mr Ojulari said the company is no longer looking for contractors to run its refineries but experienced global operators with proven track records.
More French citizens name in latest Epstein files release by US justice department
Names mentioned in the new tranche of documents suggest Epstein's network in France was more extensive than previously thought.
AFC/M23 rebels claim responsability for drone attack on Kisangani airport
In a statement, rebel spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka claimed the AFC/M23 “carried out the destruction of a military command centre" located at Kisangani Bangoka International Airport.
Washington confirms deployment of small team of US forces to Nigeria
The United States has deployed a small military team to Nigeria, Washington confirmed on Tuesday.
Somali mothers strenghten Minneapolis community with traditional tea
Nasro Hassen and her group of Somali mothers hand out tea to people on the streets of Minneapolis who monitor for Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in subfreezing temperatures.
Nigeria: Halliburton Lawsuit Renews Focus On Dirty Labour Practices in Oil and Gas
[This Day] Media reports of an ex-Halliburton executive suing the company over alleged discrimination have brought to the fore the scornful labour practices common in the oil and gas sector of the economy. This case should not be read as an isolated legal battle but as a symptom of a deeper corporate culture with the crude business and its allied variants. If a senior professional can claim unfair treatment in a large multinational company, one can only imagine what happens to hordes of casual, contract staff,