Angola: Police Stop Smuggling of Over 14,000 Litres of Fuel
[ANGOP] Dundo -- The National Police in the province of Lunda-Norte thwarted the export of 14,375 litres of fuel, which was destined for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as part of a micro-operation underway in the district.
Nigeria: FEC Approves Sale of Crude Oil to Dangote, Others in Naira
[Daily Trust] The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the selling of crude oil to private refineries, including Dangote Refinery, in naira instead of in dollars.
UN Security Council lifts arms embargo on Central African Republic
The embargo was imposed in 2013 when mainly Muslim rebels ousted the president, prompting reprisals from mostly Christian militias.
Libyan athletes say in Paris to prep for next Games
Libya took six athletes to the Games but only one qualified outright
Sudan: General al-Burhan survives drone attack
Sudan's military said its top commander, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, survived a drone attack on a military graduation ceremony that killed five people in the east of the country.
Chelsea interested in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen
While Chelsea is interested in the Nigerian striker, Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku could be heading from the British club to Napoli.
Iconic Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu dies at 72
Onwenu reportedly collapsed following her performance at the birthday celebration of Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. She was subsequently pronounced dead at a hospital in Victoria Island,
Iran’s Supreme Leader says its “Tehran’s duty” to avenge Hamas leader’s death
Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Palestinian militant group Hamas, was killed in a missile strike in Tehran on Wednesday morning.
Angola announces ceasefire deal between DR Congo and Rwanda
Kinshasa has long accused Kigali of backing M23 rebels fighting the army in its eastern North Kivu province, an accusation Rwanda denies.
Paris 2024 Olympics: a Guinean invades the field and obtains Balde’s jersey
A fan had to be removed from Guinea striker Aliou Balde after he rushed onto the pitch on Tuesday in another security incident during the men's Olympic football tournament.