Kenya: First Shipment of Ugandan Oil Docks in Mombasa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The first shipment of Ugandan oil imports has docked at the Mombasa port as Kampala shifts from third-party importation of the critical commodity.
Morocco pilots new and more efficient technique for harvesting cork
Harvesting of natural cork is going through a tech transformation, dropping the axe for smarter, more efficient technology.
Protesters call on French to vote against the far-right National Rally party
Demonstrators in Paris urged people to vote on Sunday to block the far-right National Rally party from winning a majority in parliament.
Tunisia sets elections for October
Tunisia's leader has scheduled the next presidential election for October but did not say if he will seek a second term after five years at the head of the North African nation once seen as a model of democracy for the Arab world.
Nigeria: Senate Constitutes Committee to Probe Importation of Adulterated Fuel By NNPC
[Premium Times] The Senate said it may consider amending the PIA in order to confer more powers to the NNPCL to ensure effective regulation.
Kenyan Police patrol Haitian Capital
The streets of Port-au-Prince were patrolled by Kenyan police officers on Wednesday, equipped with body armour and automatic weapons.
Wind and rain already picking up in Jamaica as Beryl expected to make landfall
Hurricane Beryl was roaring toward Jamaica on Wednesday, with islanders scrambling to make preparations after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least six people and caused significant damage in the southeast Caribbean.
Israeli strikes continue in Khan Yunis as UN warns of more displacements
A UN official is warning thousands of people could be displaced as Israel ordered Palestinians to flee Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip
Iran’s supreme leader denies non-voters are ‘against’ ruling system
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated on Wednesday that a record low turnout in the presidential elections did not indicate opposition to the ruling system by non-voters.
Activists rethink protests in Kenya after deadly violence
Activists leading Kenya's anti-government protests are reevaluating their approach after Tuesday's demonstrations were overshadowed by violence and looting.