Ghanaian brothers indicted in US romance scam case/in /by
Two Ghanaian brothers and a U.S.-based woman have been indicted in the United States for allegedly running a romance fraud scheme that targeted elderly Americans and funneled money through a cross-border network, according to federal prosecutors.
Kenya: CS Wandayi Blames Middle East Crisis for Kenya Fuel Price Hike/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has blamed the ongoing crisis in the Middle East for the latest increase in fuel prices in Kenya, saying global market disruptions have sharply pushed up petroleum import costs.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Rises to 1.66 Million Bpd in April/in /by
[Premium Times] Nigeria's average daily crude oil and condensate production rose to 1.66 million barrels per day in April 2026, driven largely by stronger output from Bonny, Forcados and Bonga terminals, bringing the country to 99 per cent of its OPEC production quota.
Egyptian farmers struggling to survive as Iran war pushes up costs/in /by
Since the start of the US-Israel war against Iran four months ago, disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have hit energy and fertilizer supplies across the globe. In Egypt, farmers are barely getting by.
Kenya: Govt Defends G-to-G Fuel Deal, Cites Middle East Conflict for Fuel Prices Rise/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has defended the latest increase in fuel prices, attributing the sharp rise in pump costs to volatility in global oil markets driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict, even as businesses and consumers brace for higher transport and production costs.
United States seeks to re-establish ties with countries in Sahel region/in /by
Top military officials on Thursday warned a Senate committee that extremist groups had expanded their operational capacity in the region.
Madagascar opposition moves to oust military leader in constitutional challenge/in /by
Political tension is rising in Madagascar, where a leading opposition lawmaker says he has asked the country’s top court to remove President Michael Randrianirina over alleged constitutional violations.
Ex-South African president to appeal order to proceed with graft trial/in /by
A judge on Thursday ruled that the decades-long case against Jacob Zuma and French defence company, Thales, should go ahead.
Kenya: Kenyans Vent Fury Over Fuel Price Hike/in /by
[Capital FM] Speaking to Capital in the Morning, motorists, traders and commuters said the sharp rise in petrol and diesel prices will directly affect transport costs, food prices and daily household expenses.
Nigeria: Dangote Rejects NNPC’s Bid for Bigger Refinery Stake, Pushes for Wider Ownership/in /by
[Premium Times] Aliko Dangote says he opposed moves by NNPC Limited to increase its stake in the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, insisting the company's strategy is to broaden ownership and attract more investors rather than concentrate control in one institution.