Vote count begins as ruling party targets landslide win/in /by
Vote counting is underway in Ethiopia after millions of citizens cast ballots in a parliamentary election widely expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his ruling Prosperity Party another five-year term, despite security incidents, opposition concerns and ongoing conflicts.
Mozambique says five citizens killed in South Africa ‘xenophobic attack’/in /by
The government said about 800 people were impacted by the violence that broke out in the coastal town of Mossel Bay on Friday.
Nigeria: NUPRC Strike Threatens Oil, Gas Regulatory Operations Nationwide/in /by
[Vanguard] Nigeria's oil and gas regulatory operations have come under threat nationwide as workers of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike.
Senegalese president names new 30-member cabinet/in /by
Ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko says his Pastef party will not participate in the new government.
Court rules UK does not have to pay Rwanda over failed asylum plan/in /by
Rwanda had sued Britain for over $130 million after the controversial plan was cancelled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in 2024.
South Africa: More Petrol Pain At the Pump While Diesel Users Get Welcome Relief/in /by
[Daily Maverick] The move underlines the relative stability that has returned to global oil markets as they navigate the fallout over the Iran conflict, while the rand's surprising resilience has also served to cushion the blow.
Nigeria: NNPC Records N13tn Revenue in Four Months, Profit Margin Remains Under 10 Percent/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) recorded a total revenue of nearly N13 trillion trillion between January and April 2026, although the company continued to grapple with a relatively thin net profit margin of less than 10 per cent during the same period.
Elections in Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed’s party considered the favorite [Africanews Today]/in /by
Around 50 million Ethiopians were expected to vote on Monday for parliamentary and regional elections. Analysts predict a landslide victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party, despite ongoing unrest in several parts of the country. No polling stations opened in the Tigray region.
Serena Williams to return to professional tennis at age 44/in /by
Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen’s Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.
Abiy Ahmed blames ‘enemies’ for propaganda against election in ethiopia/in /by
Speaking after casting his ballot, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed claimed "Ethiopia’s historical enemies" were trying to undermine public confidence in the integrity of the election.