Nigeria: Ethnic Youth Leaders Defend Dangote Over Fuel Price Increase
[Leadership] Some socio-cultural groups under the aegis of Ethnic Youth Leaders in Nigeria have defended Dangote Refinery over what they described as a slight increase in petrol price.
Nigeria: Navy Destroys Illegal Refining Sites in Rivers, Seizes Stolen Products
[Leadership] Troops of the Nigerian Navy have destroyed illegal refining sites in Rivers State and seized stolen products.
Israel claims killing of top Iranian officials as conflict deepens
Israel says it has killed two of Iran’s most senior figures in overnight strikes, marking a major escalation in the conflict.
Israel claims killing of top Iranian officials as conflict deepens
Israel says it has killed two of Iran’s most senior figures in overnight strikes, marking a major escalation in the conflict.
South African state prosecutors reinstate bribery charges against former minister
South Africa's state prosecutors have reinstated bribery and corruption charges against a former government minister and a senior figure in the African National Congress (ANC), the authority said Tuesday.
Lebanon: Beirut’s southern suburbs bombarded by Israeli strikes
New Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs, flattening buildings and deepening fears of wider war as Israel–Hezbollah clashes intensify.
Uganda: Copper Is the New Oil, but Will Uganda Be Norway or Nigeria?
[Independent (Kampala)] In the 20th century, oil shaped global power -- it made and unmade nations. Nations sitting on vast petroleum reserves -- such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Venezuela -- saw their fortunes transformed almost overnight.
Iran: Images show devastation in Tehran after suspected Israeli strikes
Iran has seen fresh damage across Tehran after reported strikes hit several districts, including Shahrak-e Gharb and Javadieh.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Urges Fuel Conservation As Middle East Tensions Disrupt Global Supply
[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on oil companies, service stations and the public to conserve fuel, warning that escalating tensions in the Middle East are disrupting global energy supplies.
Oil surges 3% as Iranian strikes on UAE renew supply fears
Oil prices jumped about 3% on Tuesday after renewed Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates rekindled supply fears, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely shut and several U.S. allies rebuffing President Trump's call to send warships to escort shipping through the vital waterway.