Senegal says it detected Covid-19 in returning Hajj pilgrims/in /by
From tests conducted at Dakar's Blaise Diagne international airport, 78 cases of Covid-19 were recorded. Senegal's health ministry said the results are not surprising. It said returning pilgrims had been advised to wear masks and self-isolate
Nigeria: Over 1,800 Filling Stations Shut in North-East As Govt Moves Against Fuel Smuggling/in /by
[This Day] Nearly 2,000 petrol outlets were shut in Nigeria's North-east yesterday to protest against an anti-smuggling operation that targeted some operators, the local head of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association (IPMAN) said, forcing motorists to buy from the black market.
At least 24 killed by flooding, landslides after heavy rains in Ivory Coast/in /by
Flooding and landslides in Ivory Coast’s largest city of Abidjan have left at least 24 people dead following a week of heavy rains, four times the usual volume in some cases, authorities said Tuesday.
Cameroon: French court backs Douala port in Bolloré dispute/in /by
The court overturned a previous decision by the Paris Chamber of Commerce, which had ordered the port of Cameroon's economic capital to pay €58.6 million to a Bolloré subsidiary that lost a bid for the concession
1 killed in stampede as Rwanda’s Kagame begins campaign for reelection/in /by
The stampede took place in Rubavu in remote western Rwanda on Sunday when attendees pushed to get closer to Kagame as he was about to leave the event.
Haitians react to expected arrival of police force from Kenya/in /by
On Monday, in the streets of the capital, Port-au-Prince, some welcomed the arrival of the UN-backed force while others viewed the force with caution
Hundreds of Kenyan police officers deployed to lead UN force in Haiti/in /by
The deployment comes at a time when Kenyan police are under scrutiny. Just last week, watchdog groups accused Kenyan police of using excessive force during anti-government protests, resulting in the deaths of two people.
Africa: Aviation Emission Reduction Efforts Face High Costs, Production Hurdles/in /by
[Business Day Africa] Efforts to cut carbon dioxide emissions in the aviation industry by using sustainable fuel face significant challenges, primarily due to high costs and market uncertainties deterring producers.
Nigeria: Oil Companies Flared Record Gas Volume in 2023 – World Bank/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- Oil companies around the world last year burned off the most natural gas in five years while also increasing the intensity of the highly polluting practice, a World Bank report has found.
Congo: Youth fighters join forces with army to defend Sake/in /by
Despite the patriotic fervor, human rights organizations have raised concerns. They acknowledge the dedication of these young fighters but condemn the human rights violations committed by some alongside the Congolese army.