Germany: Protest in Dortmund against racism, police brutality
Those gathered were marking the death of a Senegalese teenager who died after being shot in the German city last year.
Nigeria: Fresh Fuel Price Hike Looms As Landing Cost Rises By 37.4%
[Vanguard] There are strong indications that pump price of petrol is expected to record another round of increases, the third within 10 weeks as oil marketers hint that the landing cost of petrol has risen month-on-month, MoM, by 37.4 per cent to N632.17 per litre in July 2023, from N460 per litre in June 2023.
Families of Libya mass grave victims demand justice
Libyan Mohamad Allafi is still waiting for justice for the death of his 30-year-old son Mourad, who was abducted by a feared militia in 2019, killed and thrown into a mass grave in the western city of Tarhouna, where his remains were found in 2020 with hundreds of other bodies.
President’s son seen as Comoros leader in waiting
As the ruling party of the small Indian Ocean archipelago gathered to appoint a new secretary general at the weekend, many thought the top job would go to Nour El Fath Azali, 39.
Niamey residents call for peace as tension escalates
Residents of the capital condemned possible violence or unrest that could jeopardise the security of the country.
Sudan: Sudan MSC Overrules Proposed Fuel Price Increase
[Dabanga] Khartoum -- A member of Sudan's Sovereignty Council (MSC), Lt Gen Shamseldin Kabbashi, has overruled a decision by the acting Minister of Energy to increase fuel prices in the war-torn country, asserting that proper approval procedures were not followed.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Oil Output Slumps to 3-Month Low On Forcados Leak, Crude Theft
[This Day] There appears to be no relief for Nigeria's struggling oil and gas industry as the country's crude production shrank to a three-month low of 1.081 million barrels per day in July, on the back of persisting crude oil theft and a leak at the Forcados terminal in the Niger Delta.
Niger: Army delegation thanks Guinean government for ‘support’ after coup
"As far as the Republic of Guinea is concerned, we are pan-African. When our peoples have problems, we're always there, and we'll always be there, as we were for our brothers in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. We are the only ones who can find solutions to our problems. Our solution is clear:
Sudan: Displaced persons take to creative means to support themselves, family
"The war caused us a lot of damage, we left our houses, properties and everything we had, it is a tragedy. I came here and bought this cart to make tea so I can afford to live. Now, if I pay for breakfast, I can't afford to buy my children lunch as well." Eshraqa Mousa, displaced Sudanese
Rugby: Namibia beats Chile in pre-world cup friendly
Namibia, the second African nation along with reigning champions South Africa to compete at the World Cup, are in Pool A alongside New Zealand, hosts France, Italy and Uruguay.