Sudan: war spreads to two new major cities (residents)
The situation is particularly worrying in al-Facher - where fighting ceased almost two months ago - as many families fleeing looting, rape, bombings and summary executions elsewhere in Darfur (west) have taken refuge there.
Libya: government denies plans to lease port to foreign forces
"What is being said about the state ceding or authorizing the operation of al-Khoms seaport as a foreign naval base is incorrect and baseless,"
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal – No Instant Solutions to Nigeria’s Problems -Tinubu
[Vanguard] ·Launches Clark's book Brutally Frank ·Says he's iroko of South-South, eagle of Nigeria·Gowon, Jonathan, governors, others honour Clark·Clark was my confidant, voice of government --GOWON
Oscar Pistorius requests a second opportunity for early parole
This move comes subsequent to his previous attempt for parole being rejected in March. The denial was rooted in the revelation that he had not completed the stipulated minimum sentence duration required to qualify for early release.
Mozambique: Fuel to Malawi Transported By Rail From Nacala
[AIM] Maputo -- The company Nacala Logistics, which operates the northern Mozambican port of Nacala and the rail corridors from the port, has just started sending liquid fuels from Nacala to Malawi, by rail.
South Africa opposition parties join forces in bid to unseat ruling ANC
During the ceremony, leaders of the various parties sign the Multi-Party Charter, saying this will pave the way to oust the ruling African National Congress, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Sudan: Fuel Crisis Deepens Healthcare Woes in Port Sudan
[Dabanga] Port Sudan -- Port Sudan's faltering healthcare system confronted a crisis earlier this week with the death of a 36-year-old kidney failure patient, a result of a power outage due to insufficient fuel for the generator providing electricity to the dialysis centre.
Nigeria: Coup – America, France May Fuel Crisis Between Nigeria, Niger – El – Zakzaky
[Daily Trust] Leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, has said America and France may trigger a crisis between Nigeria and the Republic of Niger.
Daily survival becomes a struggle for Niger residents
Many who fled their homes due to jihadist attacks have ended up in the country's capital Niamey, where they are trying to find food and work.
Nigeria: Oil Theft Triggered $10.7m Daily Loss From 2009 to 2020 – NEITI
[Leadership] The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) on Wednesday said, Nigeria lost over 619.7 million barrels of crude oil valued at $46.16 billion or N16.25 trillion from 2009 to 2020 from theft and sabotage, amounting to losing over 140,000 barrels of crude valued at $10.7 million daily.