Uganda: Drilling for Oil Under Conservationist Spotlight
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Drilling of production wells for both the Kingfisher and Tilenga oil projects has picked up pace in recent months ahead of first oil scheduled for 2025.
Senegalese opponent vows hunger strike as lawyers lambast arrest
Firebrand Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko said Sunday he had started a hunger strike from custody after being arrested this week, as his lawyers condemned his arrest
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy – Public Events Now Record Poor Turnouts
[Vanguard] The pomp and pride which usually herald public events in the country have given way to austerity measures.
Nigeria: Troops Clamp Down On Illegal Oil Refining Site in Delta
[Daily Trust] Troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and those of a private security firm have jointly uncovered a major illegal refining site in Delta.
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal, Forex Regime Policies Yielding Positive Results – Tinubu
[Daily Trust] President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government is receiving support and commendations from the global communities over the removal of fuel subsidies and the foreign exchange regime policies, saying they are yielding positive results.
ECOWAS leaders give Niger one week ultimatum to restore president
The West African leaders meeting in an extraordinary summit on Niger have threatened military action against the junta if it doesn't reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum, who is being held captive.
Morocco seeks to mend ties with Algeria
Morocco has appealed for a return to normalcy with neighbor Algeria. King Mohammed VI said late Saturday in a speech to mark the anniversary of his ascension to the throne in 1999 that the two countries need to bolster their ties and improve on their relations
Festival Nuits d’Afrique brings world music to Canada
The Festival International Nuits d'Afrique is a festival of African, Caribbean and Latin music taking place every year in July in the city of Montreal, in Canada
Morocco makes football history in Adelaide
Morocco makes football history in Adelaide with a victory against South Korea, Morocco's first win in a Women's World Cup
ECOWAS issues ultimatum to Niger amid popular show of defiance
ECOWAS issues ultimatum to Niger amid popular show of defiance on the streets of the capital, Niamey