South African Police investigate alleged signature forgery by Zuma’s MK party/in /by
In a shock-move last December, Jacob Zuma announced he would not back the ruling ANC through which he was elected South Africa's president twice. He said he would support the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party.
What’s causing the catastrophic rainfall in Kenya?/in /by
At least 169 people have died due to the heavy rains, with at least 91 missing, according to the latest government figures.
Pics of the day: April 30, 2024/in /by
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
CAR: Arrest warrant issued for ex-president François Bozizé/in /by
Bozizé currently lives in exile in Guinea Bissau. The country's President Umaro Sissoco Embaló told the Associated Press news agency that he had not received any request from Bangui about the arrest warrant, and that his country’s laws do not allow for extradition.
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Grant Full Operating Licence to Dangote Refinery/in /by
[Premium Times] We awarded Dangote refinery even in their pre-commissioning and sooner than later, they will have full commission and a valid licence to operate," Mr Ahmed said.
Nigeria: Amid Fuel Scarcity, Petroleum Marketers Threaten to Shut Down Outlets/in /by
[Premium Times] "We call on our members to however remain resolute and law-abiding, even as we draw close to the immediate ultimatum for our demands to be met and addressed by the NMDPRA," the association said.
Kenya: Ruto visits flood survivors, residents of high risk zones ordered to evacuate/in /by
"Within 48 hours from tomorrow, everyone living on the riparian zones should vacate," Ruto said Tuesday (Apr. 30). " we do not want to keep losing the lives of our citizens."
Nigeria: Oil Marketers Threaten Nationwide Strike/in /by
[This Day] The Chairmen, Forum of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Tuesday threated to embark on a nationwide strike over the N200 billion bridging debt owed by the government.
Kenya: Three confirmed dead in boat capsizing, dozens still missing/in /by
The bodies are among the 23 passengers of the boat who had been reported missing. The vessel carrying 41 passengers capsized late Sunday (Apr. 28). At the time of the accident, the Tana River had burst its banks and flooded roads. Residents resorted to using boats.
Nigeria: Dangote – Our Target Is Nigeria’s Self-Sufficiency in Petrol, Others/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Dangote Industries Limited has said that its target is to ensure that Nigeria becomes self-sufficient in all the sectors, including cement, agriculture, mining and petroleum.