African countries feel impact of war on Iran [Africanews Today]/in /by
One month after the start of the war in the Middle East, the consequences for African countries are severe, particularly in terms of fuel supply. In Nigeria, fuel prices reached record highs on Monday despite the cushion provided by the Dangote refinery
Uganda: Freight Forwarders Raise Alarm Over Rising Fuel Prices Amid Global Instability/in /by
[Nile Post] The Uganda Freight Forwarders Association has expressed growing concern over escalating fuel prices, warning that the trend could significantly disrupt operations, particularly the transportation of goods across the country.
Drone warfare intensifies in Sudan’s Kordofan/in /by
Three years into Sudan’s war, Kordofan has become the most intense battleground between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with civilians increasingly caught in a deadly drone war.
Dozens killed in deadly gold mine attack in South Sudan/in /by
The perpetrators remain unclear, with conflicting accounts emerging. A security source suggested the involvement of forces linked to Riek Machar, while his representatives have denied responsibility and instead accused the army loyal to President Salva Kiir.
WTO chief praises ‘hard work’ despite lack of deal at Yaounde talks/in /by
The World Trade Organization's 14th ministerial conference wrapped up in the wee hours Monday with no results on the key issues of agriculture and much-needed reform of the organisation
Nigeria: Double Tragedy – Nigerians Ration Power, Hustle for Fuel As Petrol Price Hit N1,500/in /by
[Vanguard] With the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict triggering a surge in crude oil prices above $100 per barrel from $60, amid disruptions to energy infrastructure and heightened risks to global supply routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, countries are responding with a mix of short-term relief and longer-term structural adjustments to cushion the economic effect on their population. Countries like Indonesia have introduced massive fuel subsidies, there are tax cuts in Brazil, and strict price caps in Greece,
Gunmen attack bar in Jos, Nigeria, leaving 33 dead/in /by
Gunmen opened fire on a bar in Jos, the capital of Nigeria's restive Plateau state, sparking retaliation from a mob and killing nearly three dozen people in all, local sources told AFP Monday.
ACFTA Fest 2026 unites Africa’s youth, innovation and culture in Abuja/in /by
ACFTA Fest positions itself as a unifying platform — harnessing trade, talent and creativity to drive Africa’s next wave of growth.
CAF announces reforms after chaotic AFCON final/in /by
CAF says it is now working closely with FIFA to improve referee training and VAR standards, while also reviewing compensation to safeguard integrity.
Kenya’s “wastepreneurs” turn food waste into opportunity/in /by
In Kenya, a growing number of entrepreneurs, known as wastepreneurs, are transforming food waste into valuable products such as fuel, fertiliser, and cooking oil.