Côte d’Ivoire: PDCI congress delayed amid legal controversy and leadership aspirations
As the PDCI leaders gather to navigate this unexpected twist, the party finds itself at a crossroads, grappling not only with the loss of its long-standing leader but also with the challenges of shaping its future direction.
Nigeria: TotalEnergies to Invest $6 Billion in Nigeria in Coming Years
[Premium Times] Nigeria contributes 8 to 10 per cent of TotalEnergies' global output and is home to more than 18 per cent of its overall investments.
Rwanda: Nyagatare – Concerns Over Illicit Trading in Fuel
[New Times] People in Nyagatare District have raised concerns over the illegal selling of fuel within their neighbourhoods of the district instead of petrol stations where safety guidelines are abided by.
Nigeria: Petroleum Ministry’s 2024 Budget Cannot Meet Nigerians’ Expectations – Lawmakers
[Leadership] The Joint National Assembly Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream, Downstream, Gas) has expressed disappointment over the 2024 budget of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, stating that it falls short in meeting Nigerians' expectations.
Nigeria: I’ll Not Tolerate Non-Performance, Tinubu Tells NNPCL Board
[Premium Times] President Tinubu asked the NNPCL Board to treat the Niger Delta region where oil is produced with the deserved respect and care.
Egypt’s Sisi delivers victory speech after securing third term
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vows to exert every effort "to continue building the new republic" after winning a third term with 89.6 percent of the vote.
Guinean authorities say depot fire after blast now ‘contained’
"The fire has been contained", says Bachir Diallo, Guinea's Minister of Security and Civil Protection, after visiting the fuel depot where an overnight explosion and blaze has killed at least 11 people and seriously injured 88 others
DRC presidential candidate Katumbi holds final campaign rally
Moïse Katumbi a former provincial governor and one of the DRC's richest man, held his last campaign rally in Lubumbashi on Monday. The leader of the Ensemple pour la république party which translates as "Together for the Republic" is one of 19 candidates vying for the presidency in Wednesday's poll
DR Congo’s President Tshisekedi holds last rally ahead of Dec. 20 vote
The DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi held his last political rally on Sunday ahead of Wednesday polls in a bid to retain his seat as the leader of the central African country
Kenyan church set up to welcome LGBTQI+ worshippers secretly operates for 10 years
Kenyan church set up to welcome LGBTQI+ worshippers secretly operates for 10 years