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.
Pics of the day: July 3, 2024
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
UN human rights chief warns against rising hate speech and discrimination
As a record number of countries hold elections this year, Volker Türk called on voters to keep the rights of others in mind when they cast their ballots.
Egypt swears in new Cabinet as mounting economic challenges mount
The change comes as the country faces mounting public discontent following years of economic mismanagement, the coronavirus pandemic and conflict in the Europe and the Middle East
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Biggest Epcc Firm, Nestoil Says ‘Briefcase’ Contractors Killing Oil Industry
[This Day] Abuja -- Nestoil, Nigeria's biggest Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC) company yesterday said that the principle of 'lowest bidder' which has been taken advantage of by those he described as 'briefcase' contractors was hobbling the growth of the oil industry.