Thousands of displaced Lebanese return to south following ceasefire/in /by
The ceasefire between Israeli and Hezbollah, which came into effect at four in the morning local time, appears to be holding.
Risk of floods in Ghana’s capital of Accra blamed on city planning/in /by
Environmental groups in Ghana are sounding the alarm over the capital city Accra's vulnerability to flooding. They are urging the government to prioritise flood defenses and come up with other preventative measures.
Chad: UN investigates sexual exploitation allegations against aid workers/in /by
Speaking on condition of anonimity, Sudanese women and girls who found refuge in Chad alleged humanitarian workers and local security forces had sexually exploited them. The men allegedly offered money, easier access to assistance or jobs.
Mali arrests top politician for criticizing Burkina Faso’s ruling junta/in /by
N'Djim had claimed on the Joliba TV News broadcaster on Sunday that the military rulers of Burkina Faso, a close ally of Mali, made up evidence of a foiled coup in November.
Tanzania building collapse: Rescue efforts end, death toll rises to 29/in /by
Investigations are ongoing, spokesperson Thobias Makoba told reporters. The owner of the building in the Kariakoo area of Tanzania's economic hub was arrested.
Liberia: Liberia’s Offshore Potential Set to Fuel Africa’s Deepwater Energy Sector/in /by
[Liberian Observer] Liberia is emerging as a key player in Africa's growing deepwater energy sector, with significant exploration interest in the country's offshore resources.
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 79 Percent Reduction in Crude Oil Theft/in /by
[Daily Trust] Nigeria recorded 79 per cent reduction in crude oil theft, 15% decline in oil and gas revenue as well as 8% decrease in production volumes between 2022 and 2023 with the reserve-replacement ratio steadily declining, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has said.
Namibia: voting underway as the country gears towards new leadership/in /by
About 1.4 million people — approximately half the Namibian population — are registered to vote to decide the president and the makeup of Parliament for a five-year term.
Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery – Tinubu Is a Jinx Breaker, Says Mayor Akpodoro/in /by
[Vanguard] The Mayor of Urhoboland and head of the Association of Urhobo Mayoral Family Crown (AUMFC), His Excellency Eshanekpe Israel, a.k.a. Akpodoro, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Chief Group Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Mele Kyari, for the successful commencement of petroleum product loading at the Port Harcourt Refinery.
Arne Slot addresses uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future/in /by
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes the uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah's future is not proving a distraction for the Egyptian forward as they prepare to face Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.