Turkey to train 200 Nigerian special forces soldiers under new defence deal/in /by
Nigeria and Turkey have struck a defence agreement to help Africa's most populous nation fight its 17-year-long jihadist insurgency, the Nigerian defence minister said on Saturday.
Pix of the Day, 20 April 2026/in /by
Pix of the Day, 20 April 2026
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Ranks Second As Country With Highest Fuel Prices in Africa – Data/in /by
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE is ranked the country with the second highest fuel prices on the African continent, recent data shows.
Kenya: EPRA May Review Fuel Prices Every 14 Days Under New Proposal/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Rongo MP Paul Abuor has proposed amendments to the Petroleum Act 2019 he says would accelerate the reduction of fuel prices when global oil costs fall, citing persistent delays under the current pricing regime.
Israel under fire over appointment of ambassador to Somaliland/in /by
More than a dozen nations have condemned Israel's appointment of a diplomatic envoy to the breakaway region of Somaliland, warning the move could destabilise the Horn of Africa region.
Mozambique looks to China for industrial boost/in /by
Mozambique President Daniel Chapo is turning to China’s manufacturing strength to accelerate infrastructure development and sustainable growth, as he tours key industrial hubs during his first state visit since taking office in 2025.
Senegal’s ex-president Macky Sall auditions this week for UN top job/in /by
Senegal's former president Macky Sall is one of four candidates auditioning this week for the United Nations' top job. The 64-year-old was nominated by Burundi, Neither Dakar nor the African Union have endorsed him.
Algeria opens new oil and gas bids as Middle East war strains markets/in /by
Algeria on Sunday launched a fresh call for international bids for hydrocarbon concessions, seeking to boost energy investment as global markets reel from the war in the Middle East.
Tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz, Iran says “no plans” to join talks/in /by
The Strait of Hormuz remained closed on Monday as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran. Washington said talks were due to resume on Monday but Tehran says it has "no plans" to participate.
Pope prays for healing at Angola shrine marked by slave trade history/in /by
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday delivered a message of peace and reconciliation at the Sanctuary of Mama Muxima, a revered Catholic site that once served as a hub of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.