Nigeria: 20 Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Pipeline in Rivers/in /by
[Daily Trust] No fewer than 20 persons were feared dead following an explosion from a vandalised oil pipeline in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Destroys Six Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Rivers/in /by
[Premium Times] The operation was carried out on 23 December, according to an official.
FIFA threatens to suspend Brazil over confederation president’s removal/in /by
A Rio de Janeiro court removed Rodrigues and all his appointees at CBF from office on Dec. 7 due to irregularities in his election last year. Brazil's two highest courts upheld that ruling last week.
Torn apart by war, South Sudanese family hopes to be reunited in the US/in /by
“They came and attacked the village. That’s where I departed from my mother. I was running for my life... For these little girls, I want them to have the opportunity that I had.. But, I promise that I will do whatever I can to let them (come to the US).” Jacob Mabil, Former ‘Lost Boy’ of Sudan
Nigerian Governor Vows Justice After Deadly Attacks Claim Over 100 Lives/in /by
In Nigeria, a day after a series of attacks on villages claimed over 100 lives, Plateau state Governor Caleb Mutfwang affirmed that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.
Burundi: Victims of the rebel attack in Gatumba buried amid tears/in /by
"In any conflict, the answer is not to shed blood or take up arms. Only the path of dialogue can resolve problems peacefully. Killing is not a solution to problems. On the contrary, killers reap the curse" Anatole Ruberinyange, prelate
Metal engraving, recognized by UNESCO in the Maghreb/in /by
The ancient techniques of metal engraving, such as Matis tracing, openwork, or setting, were very recently recognized as intangible heritage by UNESCO. However, these methods are little valued in the Maghreb region, where artisans face challenges in preserving and passing on their expertise.
Senegal: Jailed opposition leader Sonko files to run for president/in /by
"We are certain that his candidacy will be accepted and validated," Said Larifou, one of his lawyers, said Friday during a press conference in Paris. "The Constitutional Council is a judicial organ and not political."
Egypt: “flying object” shot down off Sinai/in /by
A "flying object" was shot down off the coast of the Egyptian Sinai bordering Israel, an Egyptian media outlet close to the intelligence services and witnesses reported on Tuesday.
DRC elections: government bans opposition demonstration/in /by
"The aim of tomorrow's demonstration is to undermine the electoral process, and the government of the Republic cannot accept that", Interior Minister Peter Kazadi told the press.