Burkina Faso: Govt. denies report alleging more than 1,800 killed since junta took power/in /by
Burkina Faso's government has denounced a report alleging that more than 1,800 civilians have been killed since the junta seized power three years ago as 'false'. The report was published by Human Rights Watch and based on open source information.
Iran war continues to disrupt fuel supplies as US issues ultimatum [Africanews Today]/in /by
Donald Trump has once again postponed his ultimatum to Iran. The US president is threatening to destroy critical Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not meet the Tuesday deadline.
Rwanda: Why Rwanda’s Fuel Demand Surged By Nearly 40 Percent in April/in /by
[New Times] Rwanda's daily demand for petroleum products rose sharply to 3.1 million litres in the beginning of April, up from the usual range of between two to 2.5 million litres, according to Minister of Trade and Industry Prudence Sebahizi.
Sierra Leone’s Unity Boat Race showcases coastal culture, identity and community spirit/in /by
A competition for coastal communities. This boat race reveals how residents are balancing survival, climate pressure, and the promise of tourism.
Middle East War: Iran and US receive temporary truce proposal/in /by
As the war in the Middle East enters its second month, both the United States and Iran have received a draft urging a 45 day ceasefire. The proposal also calls for Iran to loosen its grip on the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.
Zambia: Government declares fuel supply situation an emergency/in /by
As the war in the Middle East continues to drive up fuel prices, the Zambian government has declared the current fuel supply situation an emergency.
Zambia: Government declares fuel supply situation an emergency/in /by
As the war in the Middle East continues to drive up fuel prices, the Zambian government has declared the current fuel supply situation an emergency.
Kenya: Abdullahi, Kipkorir Call for Private Sector Arrests Amid Probe On Off-Spec Fuel/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lawyers Ahmednassir Abdullahi and Donald Kipkorir have pressed the government to pursue all players implicated in the ongoing fuel cartel scandal, insisting that accountability must extend beyond public officials to private companies and executives.
Somalia: Somalia Launches First Offshore Oil Drilling Campaign/in /by
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The federal government of Somalia has officially launched its first offshore oil drilling campaign, a move described by officials as carrying major economic and geopolitical significance.
Nigeria troops rescue 31 abducted Easter worshippers in Kaduna attack/in /by
Nigerian troops have rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter services in Kaduna state, the military said, following an attack that left several people dead.