Nigeria: For a Just Energy Transition, Nigeria Must Reform Oil Industry Divestment/in /by
[This Day] As world governments discuss a transition from oil to low-carbon energy alternatives at the U.N. climate conference in Dubai this week, how the oil industry should transition its operations must receive greater attention. An example of how not to transition is the current trend in oil divestment and decommissioning in Nigeria.
Zimbabwe: Ruling party set for majority votes in by-election without opponents/in /by
"There is a lot of infighting within the opposition and this has given us an opportunity to contest in the by-election."Patrick Chinamasa, ZANU-PF Treasurer and Politburo Member
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Set to Commence Fuel Production As First Crude Oil Shipment From Agbami Arrives Facility/in /by
[This Day] Africa's largest oil refinery and world's largest single-train refiner, Dangote Refinery, is set to begin fuel production as the first crude oil shipment from Agbami arrives the facility Thursday.
Nigeria: Why Nigerian Refineries Crashed – Ex-NNPC Group Director/in /by
[Premium Times] He faulted the federal government's rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery.
Africa’s response to COP28 challenges and economic dynamics/in /by
As COP28 unfolds, African economies grapple with the complexities of climate change. Nancy Githaiga, Country Director of the African Wildlife Foundation, sheds light on Africa's victories, emphasizing the groundbreaking agreement on the loss and damage fund—a crucial step forward.
Former Sierra Leonean president called in for questioning over Nov. 26 failed coup/in /by
Ernest Bai Koroma said that he would honour the police summons, and asked his supporters to be calm, according to a statement issued by his office Thursday (Dec. 07).
State of emergency lifted in The Seychelles – Authorities/in /by
Seychelles on Thursday (Dec. 07) lifted a state of emergency declared earlier in the day after a huge blast at an explosives depot, which injured 66 people, the president said.
DR Congo: Technical problems plague electoral process/in /by
Two weeks ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in addition to the war in the nation's east obstacles hinder the electoral process. Voter-registration card acts as ID in the country. But since their issue, an unidentified number of these have faded.
Global African Stars dominate CAF Award’s 2023 final list/in /by
After announcing the finalists for the Best Young Player and Goalkeeper of the Year awards, the Confederation of African Football has finally unveiled the short-list containing the 10 players still in contention to win the 2023 African Ballon d'Or, to succeed the latest winner, Sadio Mané.
Sierra Leone: 18 members of security forces buried/in /by
Sierra Leone on Wednesday buried 18 members of the security forces killed during what the government called a November 26 coup attempt, in a ceremony attended by President Julius Maada Bio, a journalist from Sierra Leone noted.