Goma one year on: Entrepreneurs rebuild after M23 takeover
One year later, Gentil still keeps the images of his looted shop, filmed by passersby. Like many entrepreneurs in Goma, he chose to get back on his feet, not to give up, and to resume his activities despite an economy that remains extremely fragile.
Families bid farewell to schoolchildren in South Africa killed in a school bus crash
Dozens of mourners gathered at a sports complex in the South African city of Vereeniging on Sunday to bid farewell to three schoolchildren killed in a school bus crash.
Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Orders Legal Review of Paragon Oil’s Controversial PEL 37 Licence Renewal
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has requested the attorney general to provide a legal opinion on the renewal of Paragon's Oil & Gas' petroleum exploration licence (PEL), as concerns persist over the circumstances surrounding the oil block extension.
Nigeria: Shell Global CEO Hails President Tinubu, Says His Leadership, Vision Reasons Company Is Keen to Invest $20 Billion in Nigeria
[Premium Times] He emphasised that Nigeria, under the Tinubu administration, is one of the countries attracting significant investment from global oil companies.
Tanzania: Zanzibar Moves Ahead With 3D Oil Survey
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR has taken a major step in reviving its oil and gas exploration after the Zanzibar Petroleum Development Corporation (ZPDC) signed a contract with Africa Geophysical Services (AGS) to conduct a 3D seismic survey.
Kenya: Traffic Resumes On Nairobi Southern Bypass After Oil Tanker Explusion
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Traffic along the Nairobi Southern Bypass has been fully reopened following an oil tanker accident that disrupted movement on Saturday.
Nigeria: Why Oil Giant Is Investing Additional $20bn in Nigeria – Shell CEO
[This Day] Global Chief Executive of Shell Plc, Mr Wael Sawan, has explained why the company is planning to invest additional $20 billion in the nation's oil and gas sector, lauding President Bola Tinubu's for creating a healthy climate for investments to thrive.
Nigeria: NMDPRA Satisfied With Operations of Indigenous Energy Firms
[This Day] Says midstream needs fresh $50 billion investments
Joint Egyptian-Chinese excavation uncovers ancient sacred lake in Karnak
An Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission announced in Luxor on Saturday that they have uncovered an ancient "sacred lake" at the Montu Temple precinct in the Karnak Temple Complex in the city renowned for its rich monuments in southern Egypt.
Egypt’s FM welcomes US envoy for talks in Cairo on boosting bilateral cooperation
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty welcomed U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Cairo on Sunday for talks on bolstering the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States.