Nigeria: Inconsistent Regulations Stifling Energy Projects – Nuprc/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has stated that inconsistent regulatory frameworks across African countries remain a major deterrent to cross-border energy projects.
Yves Saint Laurent’s love of theatre explored in new Marrakesh exhibition/in /by
His name is synonymous with haute couture fashion but Yves Saint Laurent also had a lifelong love of theater and performance. Now a new exhibition in Marrakesh shows how the stage influenced his work.
Brazil : Thousands in Rio de Janeiro honour sea goddess Yemanjá on the beach/in /by
Thousands of people gathered on a beach in Rio de Janeiro to honour Yemanjá. The Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea is celebrated every year on 2 February, drawing devotees from across the city and beyond.
Emotional reunions at Rafah as Palestinians cross Gaza-Egypt border/in /by
Emotional reunions in Gaza as Rafah crossing partially reopens, allowing limited medical evacuations and family returns after months of pressure.
Zambia awaits Edgar Lungu’s funeral as burial dispute drags on/in /by
Eight months after the death of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, on 5 June 2025 in South Africa, the question of where he will be buried remains unresolved, despite clear court rulings and growing public interest.
South Africa’s Tyla secures second Grammy win/in /by
South African pop star Tyla has claimed another major milestone in her fast-rising career, winning the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance at this year’s ceremony in Los Angeles.
Kenya: CAK Extends National Oil, Rubis Exemption Deal to Eight Years/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has extended the exemption period granted to a strategic business partnership between the National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOC) and Rubis Energy Kenya Limited from five years to eight years, strengthening the long-term collaboration between the two firms.
Kyiv hit by Russian drones: fires and injuries across multiple districts/in /by
Ukraine reports overnight Russian drone strikes on Kyiv that injured four people and damaged homes, public buildings and power lines across several districts.
Kyiv residents shelter in metro stations as Russian air strikes resume/in /by
Ukraine faced renewed Russian air strikes overnight, ending a brief pause. Kyiv residents took shelter in metro stations as attacks continued for hours, injuring three.
As Rafah crossing reopens, Palestinians wait to be reunited with relatives/in /by
Palestinian families were waiting in Khan Younis on Monday for their relatives expected to arrive from Egypt now that the Rafah crossing with Gaza has reopened.