Nigeria: Oil Firms Export 80 Percent of Crude Output Despite Local Refining Demand/in /by
[Vanguard] Oil companies in Nigeria exported about 80 percent of the country's crude oil production in the first quarter of 2026 despite rising demand from domestic refineries.
Namibia: Fuel Panic Buying Costs Govt Millions/in /by
[Namibian] Motorists hoarding fuel last month contributed to the government paying an additional N$300 million to subsidise fuel for April.
Kenya: Dangote Eyes Mombasa for Multi-Billion Oil Refinery Project/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is considering building a proposed 650,000 barrels-per-day oil refinery in Mombasa instead of Tanzania's Tanga port, according to Reuters reporting citing the Financial Times.
Body recovered in search for two missing US soldiers in Morocco/in /by
The body of one of two US soldiers who went missing during an international training exercise in southern Morocco has been found, the Moroccan army said on Sunday.
Africa Forward Summit: Paris seeks fresh start with Africa/in /by
French President Emmanuel Macron kicked off a visit to Kenya on Sunday ahead of the Africa Forward Summit, a gathering meant to showcase France’s new policy for the continent — a shift from a former colonial power seen as dominating to what Paris describes as a partnership of equals.
Israeli drone and airstrikes near kill at least 13 in Lebanon/in /by
Three Israeli drone strikes on vehicles just south of Beirut on Saturday killed four people while a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 13, including a man and his 12-year-old daughter, state media and the Health Ministry said
New opposition coalition rallies in Togo/in /by
A new coalition of major Togolese opposition parties and civil society groups held their first meeting Saturday, to relaunch protests against constitutional changes they say allow Faure Gnassingbe to consolidate power
Hantavirus: First passengers disembark stricken cruise ship/in /by
Spanish nationals were the first to leave the ship, which was anchored off Tenerife. They will be under quarantine when they reach Madrid, Spanish health authorities say
Macron tours East Africa in break with ‘Francafrique’ strategy/in /by
President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday embarks on a visit to Africa aimed at renewing France's engagement with the continent after years of strained ties with former French‑speaking colonies
Benin opposition joins ruling coalition/in /by
The Cowry Forces for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), which is considered a moderate party, was the only opposition group in the election running against the outgoing majority