South Africa: Govt Wants Oil and Gas Exploration to Be Speeded Up/in /by
[GroundUp] Africa Oil Week panellists discuss opposition to oil and gas at Africa Oil Week
Guterres warns against ‘spillover’ of Israel-Hamas conflict/in /by
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres tells reporters he is concerened about a "spillover" of conflict in the Middle East after Hamas launched a deadly attack on Israel, and calls for the release of all Israeli hostages.
Hundreds of South Africans show solidarity for Palestinians/in /by
A cross-section of South Africans took to the streets of Johannesburg on Wednesday to show support for the people of Palestine.
Liberia’s election commission finalising results of Tuesday’s polls/in /by
Liberia's election commission has begun finalising the results of Tuesday's presidential and legislative polls.
Liberians weigh-in after presidential, legislative elections as vote count begins/in /by
"Each polling center was very good. We had numbers going even beyond the hours people were still in the queue going to vote. We really appreciate yesterday and we tell God thank you for yesterday that it was so peaceful. There was no interception, no disruption, everything went on smoothly." Sarlay
Moroccan taxis get digital upgrade/in /by
Several Moroccan cities are experiencing improved taxi efficiency and transparency with the introduction of a tablet for drivers and a mobile app for passengers.
Sustainability the focus at the Dubai Fashion Week/in /by
As the United Arab Emirates prepares to host COP28, sustainability is the focus at the Dubai Fashion Week.
Nigeria halts all Christian pilgrimages to Israel/in /by
Nigeria has temporarily halted all pilgrimages to Israel. This move follows a surge in deadly hostilities over the weekend, disrupting the plans of eager Easter pilgrims.
Ghana: GNPC Foundation Constructs 123 Projects in Ashanti Region/in /by
[Ghanaian Times] Adansi -- Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Foundation has constructed 123 different projects in the Ashanti Region, from the country's oil proceeds, says Dr Dominic Kwasi Eduah, Chief Executive Director of the foundation.
Egypt moves to prevent mass exodus from Gaza/in /by
Egypt is moving to prevent a mass exodus of Palestinians from Gaza, as Israel's bombardment of the strip continued on Wednesday.