Uganda: Youths Challenged to Take Up Opportunities in Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector
[Nile Post] Ugandan youth have been urged to harness the numerous opportunities in the oil and as and
Nigeria: Govt, Oil Producers Agree On Viable Crude Supply Framework to Local Refineries
[This Day] In a bid to resolve the lingering inability of oil producers to adequately supply local refineries crude feedstock, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said it called a meeting of all parties, where a sustainable template had been agreed upon.
Russia and Iran to continue cooperation with new Iranian govt
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Thursday (Jul. 11) expressed determination to continue cooperation under new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Gaza’s Al-Ahli hospital partially resumes operations
The Episcopal Church in the Middle East, which operates Al-Ahli, said the hospital was “compelled to close by the Israeli army” after the evacuation orders and a wave of nearby drone strikes on Sunday (Jul. 07).
Algeria’s President Tebboune declares his intention to run for a second term
Algeria's president announced on Thursday that he intends to run for a second term in office, five years after ascending to power as the military and establishment-backed candidate during widespread pro-democracy protests.
Massive storms continue to hit Cape Town displacing 4,500 people
The South African city of Cape Town and surrounding areas were hit by more storms Thursday that ripped roofs off houses and caused widespread flooding, forcing at least 4,500 people out of their homes and damaging at least 15,000 structures, authorities said.
Senegal: President Diomaye’s reforms in his first 100 days in office
After one hundred days at the helm of Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye faces the ongoing challenge of fulfilling his campaign promises. However, he has already begun to make his mark with some significant decisions.
Head of UN migration agency says it has secured billions in new funding
The IOM says while it has diversified its donor base, elections worldwide are raising concerns about future support.
Severe penalties for homosexuality in Burkina Faso
The military junta in Burkina Faso has approved a revised family code that criminalizes homosexuality. This decision makes Burkina Faso one of the 22 out of 54 African countries that do not allow same-sex relationships, with severe penalties such as death or long prison sentences in some regions.
Kenyan president dismisses all cabinet ministers after weeks of protests
Ruto said he made the move after listening to the people and that he would form a broad-based government after consultations