Niger: Can China Resolve Niger-Benin Border Dispute?/in /by
[DW] Benin is blocking Niger's crude oil exports to China -- while Niger refuses to open its land borders to goods from Benin in a tit-for-tat trade spat.
Nigeria: Tinubu Commits to Reviving Oil Production, Economic Rebirth in Ogoniland/in /by
[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu said his administration is committed to unlocking the human and natural resource potential of Ogoniland, while ensuring the environmental and economic security of Nigerian communities.
Deaf teenager excels in community ballet programme in Nairobi informal settlement/in /by
Seventeen-year-old Gorrety Akinyi has been able to master the routines by carefully copying her teacher and classmates.
UN entrepreneurship forum focuses on innovation and growth/in /by
It aims to empower entrepreneurial leaders who can build a brighter future and achieve sustainable development for all.
African gaming wants to make its mark on the global scene/in /by
In 2023, the Africa and Middle East video games market recorded the strongest annual growth in global revenues in the sector, reaching over $7 billion.
South African president signs controversial healthcare bill into law/in /by
A raft of political parties, medical organisations, and other stakeholders are threatening legal challenges to the new law.
Nigeria: Army Cracks Down On Rivers Residents ‘Refining’ Crude Oil in Their Homes/in /by
[Daily Trust] The 6 Division of the Nigeria Army on Wednesday discovered 5 reservoirs stocked with 45,000 liters of crude oil each in Odagwa Etche community, Etche local government area of Rivers State.
Think tank says South Sudan faces an economic meltdown/in /by
International Crisis Group says South Sudan is on edge as the war in neighbouring Sudan disrupts its oil exports.
Football: FIFA authorizes national league matches abroad/in /by
Fans are likely to object to their team's home games being moved thousands of miles away, although it has become customary for professional sports leagues in the United States to hold games in Europe that help them grow their brand and fan base.
Mosque attack in Nigeria’s north injures at least 24 people, including children/in /by
The incident caused panic in Kano, northern Nigeria's largest state, where periodic religious-related unrest has occurred over the years, sometimes resulting in violence.