South Sudan’s election officials undergo training ahead of December’s polls/in /by
Despite the magnitude of the task ahead, the Chair of South Sudan's electoral Commission believes free, fair, and credible elections can be held.
Nigeria: TotalEnergies to Exit Nigerian Onshore Oil Business/in /by
[Premium Times] The firm said it wants to divest its share of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC)
Senegal: Nationwide protests against vote delay, 1 dead/in /by
Senegalese marched Friday (Feb. 09) in cities including Ziguinchor, in the south and Diourbel, in the country's centre. One student died in the northern city of Saint-Louis. Clashes in Dakar lead to the closing of main roads, and disrupted rail lines and main markets.
DRC seeks “mordern investors” for its minerals/in /by
The nation's untapped mineral wealth is valued at $24 trillion. The Director General of the DRC's Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector expressed confidence that with the right partners, there will be “cake for everyone”.
Senegal: Tension mounts in Dakar as clashes erupt amid political unrest/in /by
Tension was at its height this Friday in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Violent clashes pitted opposition activists against the forces of law and order.
Nigeria: Power Supply – Nigerian Govt Sets Up Committee to Resolve Gas Shortage/in /by
[Premium Times] "If we are serious about the economic development of the country, we need to solve the problem of gas supply today. We should look at the possibility of mandating the gas suppliers to price in naira," a minister said.
Nigeria: NNPC, CBN Review Decision On Management of Oil Revenue/in /by
[Premium Times] The CBN has provided enhanced digital platforms for all transactions and has established specific limits to manage NNPCL transactions, the statement said.
Nigeria: No Increase in Petrol Pump Price – NNPC/in /by
[Premium Times] "NNPC Ltd urges Nigerians to disregard unfounded rumours and assures them that there are no plans for an upward review of the PMS price," NNPCL said.
Liberian President Launches Anti-Corruption Audits/in /by
Liberia's President Joseph Boakai has taken decisive action in the fight against corruption by initiating audits of three crucial government institutions, including the central bank, according to a statement released by the presidency on Thursday.
Africa Cup third-place playoff match is unnecessary for proud South Africa coach Hugo Broos/in /by
"If you ask my advice, this game should not be played,"