Niger calls for replacement of EU ambassador amid aid dispute/in /by
The EU recalled its envoy on Saturday after Niger's military rulers accused him of distributing €1.3 million in flood relief to NGOs without prior approval. The EU rejected the allegations, expressing "profound disagreement."
Somalia: 24 dead as boats capsize in Indian Ocean/in /by
“We are working tirelessly to ensure the survivors are brought back home safely and provided with the necessary care,”
Plastic pollution: Nations meet in final round of talks to strike treaty/in /by
The previous four global meetings have revealed sharp differences in goals and interests. This week's talks go through Saturday (Dec. 1st).
Developing nations blast COP29 climate finance deal/in /by
Countries at COP29 climate talks agreed to provide $300 billion in annual climate finance by 2035 in a contentious last-minute deal on Sunday.
South Africa: Anti-apartheid author Breyten Breytenbach dies aged 85/in /by
Breytenbach is best known for “Confessions of an Albino Terrorist", a book in which he recounts his conviction for treason under the Apartheid's infamous Terrorism Act and his seven years in prison.
Nigeria: 58% Price Difference Fuels Smuggling to Neighbouring Countries/in /by
[Vanguard] Despite the recent subsidy removal, Nigeria's Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, is still 58 per cent cheaper than what is obtained in neighbouring countries, with smuggling of the product persisting across the borders.
Egyptian teenage sensation Amina Orfi makes squash history/in /by
Seventeen-year-old Orfi became the youngest player to win a gold-level event, overcoming top seed El Hammamy with a score of 4-5 in 96 minutes in Singapore’s OCBC Arena on Sunday (Nov. 24).
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Reduces Fuel Price to N970 Per Litre/in /by
[Leadership] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the reduction in the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly called petrol from N990 to N970 per litre.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Announces Reduction in Price of Petrol/in /by
[Premium Times] The company said the reduction is a way of appreciating Nigerians for their unwavering support in making the refinery a dream come true.
Malawi: The Great Fuel Heist – Colleen Zamba’s Cartel Steals K60bn, Leaving Malawians in Endless Queues/in /by
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's crippling fuel shortage, which has left motorists stranded for over a month, has one name etched at the center of this national scandal: Colleen Zamba. The Secretary to the President and Cabinet has not only failed to act, but it now emerges that she has spearheaded a corrupt cartel that has pilfered over K60 billion (US$24 million) meant for the country's fuel procurement, plunging the nation into chaos. The public is finally waking up to the truth--Zamba's web of corruption is the root cause of