M23 announces withdrawal from Uvira following US pressure/in /by
The rebel movement M23 has announced its exit from the strategically important city of Uvira in eastern DRC. This reportedly comes at the request of American mediators in the conflict between the M23 and the armed forces of the DR Congo.
Donald Trump defends first year back in office in politically charged speech/in /by
President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while also repeating his claim of having ended "eight wars" in ten months.
Africa: All of Africa Today – December 18, 2025/in /by
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Nigeria: Tinubu Replaces Heads of Two Petroleum Agencies, Including NMDPRA Chief Accused of Corruption/in /by
[Premium Times] Mr Ahmed has been facing allegations of corruption by the industrialist Aliko Dangote, whose refinery is the largest in Africa.
Nigeria: Reps Step Down MTEF/FSP Report After Dispute Over Oil Benchmarks, Revenue Assumptions/in /by
[Premium Times] The House of Representitves had an intense, but inconclusive debate on the recommendations of its joint committee's MTEF/FSP report on the projected crude oil benchmark prices and production.
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets CEO of NMDPRA At State House Amid Dangote’s Allegations of Sabotage, Corruption/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday evening met behind close-door with embattled Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, at the State House, Abuja.
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for New Petroleum Regulators’ Chiefs/in /by
[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday asked the Senate to approve new chief executives for Nigeria's petroleum regulators following the resignation of their substantive heads.
Nigeria: Dangote-NMDPRA Dispute Threatens Nigeria’s Economic Sovereignty, Agbakoba Warns/in /by
[This Day] Former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN, has warned that the ongoing dispute between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) goes beyond a commercial or regulatory disagreement, raising fundamental questions about Nigeria's economic sovereignty and constitutional management of its hydrocarbon resources.
Uganda: 305 SMEs Graduate As Government Pushes Ethical Practices in Oil and Gas Industry/in /by
[Nile Post] Small and medium-sized enterprises have been urged to adopt professional and ethical business practices if they are to survive and benefit from the country's oil and gas sector.
Morocco and Jordan look ahead to their clash in the Arab Cup final/in /by
The Jordan team now aims to claim their first major international trophy. Morocco secured their place in the final with a commanding 3-0 win over the UAE. Jordan vs Morocco kicks off on Thursday at 16GMT.