Nigeria: Dangote to Partner Kenya, Uganda to Build Refinery in Tanzania/in /by
[Premium Times] Aliko Dangote has unveiled plans to collaborate with Kenya and Uganda on a large-scale refinery project in Tanzania, signalling a new phase in Africa's push for energy self-sufficiency and industrial expansion.
Tanzania: Museveni Backs Dangote Oil Refinery in Tanzania/in /by
[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi, Kenya -- President Yoweri Museveni has hinted at the possibility of using Uganda's crude oil as a contribution to putting up a mega crude oil refinery in East Africa to be located in Tanga, Tanzania. The move is part of broader efforts to boost local refining capacity and reduce Africa's dependence on imported petroleum products.
Hundreds of Congolese refugees voluntarily repatriated from Burundi/in /by
Hundreds of Congolese refugees living at the Busuma camp in Burundi have been voluntarily repatriated.
Kenya: Kenya to Invest in Uganda Oil Refinery, Ruto Announces/in /by
[Nile Post] Kenya's President William Ruto has announced plans for his country to invest in Uganda's oil refinery, in a move aimed at strengthening regional energy cooperation and long-term infrastructure development.
Uganda: Ruto Praises Museveni’s ‘No Shortcuts’ Approach to Uganda’s Oil/in /by
[Nile Post] Kenya's President William Ruto has praised Yoweri Museveni for resisting "easy choices" in managing Uganda's oil resources, saying the approach has helped protect the country's long-term interests.
DRC: first eurobond draws massive demand [Business Africa]/in /by
The Democratic Republic of Congo has made a remarkable entry into international financial markets. The country raised $1.25 billion in its first Eurobond issuance, with investor demand nearly four times greater than the amount sought.
Artists transform Rabat into open-air gallery in street art festival/in /by
Buildings across Morocco’s capital have turned into massive canvases for the 11th "JIDAR Rabat Street Art Festival," bringing together artists from around the globe.
South Africa suspends police chief over corruption case/in /by
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday suspended the national police chief implicated in a $20 million health tender scandal that has rocked the country and drawn in other officers.
Benin confirms Wadagni’s presidential vote win/in /by
Benin's finance minister Romuald Wadagni was officially confirmed to have won the west African country's presidential election, according to final results on Thursday.
New mega-bridge in Lesotho to double water exports to South Africa/in /by
Every time someone in Johannesburg drinks a glass of water, there is a 60% chance it comes from neighbouring Lesotho. Now, a newly built bridge will help the tiny mountain kingdom nearly double those exports.