Sudan fails to meet deadline to form civilian govt
According to a timeline set up by Sudan's ruling junta and civilian groups, a new prime minister and other posts should have been announced on Tuesday (Apr. 11). Security reforms opposing the military and a powerful paramilitary group are a stumbling block.
Nigeria: Reps Probe Missing 48 Million Barrels of Crude Oil, Summons Malami, Ahmed, Others
[Premium Times] The House had in December 2022 resolved to probe the alleged missing barrels of crude oil allegedly sold in China by some Nigerian officials.
Nigeria: Navy Arrests 27 Vessels, Deactivates 294 Illegal Refinery Sites Within 12 Months – Official
[Premium Times] Crude oil theft has become one of the prevalent crimes around Nigeria's coastal areas.
UN chief urges more aid on visit to Somalia’s displaced
The United Nations has launched a $2.6 billion call for humanitarian assistance, but Guterres said the appeal was only 15 percent funded
Comoros, France spar over Mayotte expulsions
Many Comorians move to richer Mayotte for jobs and better standards of living, while others have family ties there
Iraqi asylum seeker challenges deportation to Rwanda at European court
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has decided to examine the application of an Iraqi asylum seeker threatened with deportation from the United Kingdom to Rwanda, as part of a highly controversial agreement between London and Kigali
Angola: Sonangol Receives New Oil Tanker
[ANGOP] Mokpo -- Angola State-owned oil company Sonangol received Monday in Mokpo City, South Korea, a new oil tanker baptised "Sonangol Kulumbimbi" built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and which cost 68 million.
Tunisia football club shuts after players head to Europe
A Tunisian fourth-division football club has suspended its activities after 30 of its players emigrated illegally to Europe, its president said on Tuesday.
Ethiopia: Authorities impose curfew on nightlife in Amhara over protests
On Monday the govt imposed restrictions on nightlife and meetings in three major cities in Ethiopia's Amhara region, including the most populous, Gondar, in the wake of protests
Kenyan leader rules out more loans to pay workers
According to Ruto, the salary delays are due to the country's substantial public debt, with some loans becoming due this month.