Niger coup leaders accuse France of ‘bypassing’ border closure/in /by
Coup leaders in Niger have accused France of ignoring a strict border control policy by landing a military aircraft at Niamey
Women’s World Cup: South Africa take their first point/in /by
Argentina, trailing by two goals, managed to come back to the score against South Africa (2-2) on Saturday in Dunedin in New Zealand, the two teams of group G still have a chance to see the round of 16 of the World.
Doctors in Nigeria continue strike action over pay and conditions/in /by
Thousands of doctors in Nigeria have walked out over pay and conditions affecting healthcare across the country
Putin promises grain exports to Africa despite sanctions/in /by
Russia's President Putin has promised to continue exporting grain to Africa, including some free shipments, despite withdrawing from grain deal
Nigeria: Reps Direct NNPC Limited to Suspend Ovh Acquisition, Probe Deal/in /by
[Premium Times] In June, a PREMIUM TIMES investigation exposed the secret deals and the complicated ownership structure that left managerial control of NNPC Retail in the hands of OVH Energy Marketing
Nigeria: Northern Petrol Marketers to Embark On Strike Over N250bn Unpaid Subsidy/in /by
[Premium Times] The forum comprises nine depots in the Northern states - Kano, Kaduna, Suleja, Minna, Jos, Maiduguri, Gombe and Yola depots.
Cameroonian sculptor transforming wastes into arts/in /by
In Yaoundé, Cameroon, this painter and sculptor Joseph Francis Sumegne presents his exhibition "La citadelle des anciens" ("The citadel of the elders"). Half-man, half-animal sculpture made from objects from all kinds. The result is an impressive display of creations from another world
Zimbabwe opposition party holds rally ahead of election/in /by
While speaking at the rally, the 45 years Nelson Chamisa, who is the main opposition leader warned against violence directed towards members of the opposition. He rallied for a better Zimbabwe with sufficient jobs and a working economy.
Rally in capital in support of Niger coup leaders/in /by
Several hundreds responded to a call from putsch leaders in Niger's capital Niamey on Thursday to gather in support of mutinous soldiers who announced they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation.
Exploring Africa’s interests at the summit in Russia {Business Africa}/in /by
Russia, which desperately wants allies, is hosting a Russia- Africa summit. Food security and Wagner are some of the key questions on the agenda Andthe Angolan kwanza is one of the worst-performing African currencies this year as low oil prices and an increase in debt payments have made it harder.