Opposition in DRC raises alarm over arrest of former presidential candidate Shadary/in /by
Opposition parties in the DRC are raising the alarm after the arrest of former presidential candidate Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary in Kinshasa on Tuesday.
Chaos erupts in Mexico City’s Congress during transparency reform debate/in /by
Mexico City’s Congress descended into a brief scuffle during a debate on transparency reform, leading to a walkout by the opposition and approval of the changes.
Nigeria: NMDPRA CEO Denies Responding to Dangote’s Fund Mismanagement Claims/in /by
[Leadership] The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed has disowned a statement circulating in the media and on social platforms in which he was quoted as responding to allegations levelled against him by the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote.
PSG and Flamengo set to face off in FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar/in /by
Having ended a long wait for a maiden Champions League title in May, Paris Saint-Germain will look to lift the FIFA Intercontinental Cup for the first time when they face Flamengo in Wednesday's final.
South Africa moves to bring home citizens trapped in Ukraine conflict/in /by
South African authorities are negotiating with Russia to secure the return of 17 South African men who ended up fighting in Ukraine.
Australia begins funerals for victims of Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting/in /by
Australia has begun funerals in Sydney for victims of the antisemitic Bondi Beach shooting, as police guard services and investigations continue
Trump administration expands U.S. travel ban to five more countries/in /by
Critics, however, argue the move unfairly targets people based on nationality. Refugee and human rights groups warn the expanded ban could block some of the world’s most thoroughly vetted migrants, including Afghans who assisted U.S. forces.
Nigeria: NMDPRA’s CEO Disowns ‘Response’ to Dangote Allegations, Clarifies Position/in /by
[Premium Times] "Thankfully, the person behind the allegations has taken it to a formal investigative institution. I believe that would provide an opportunity to dispassionately distill the issues and to clear my name," Mr Ahmed said.
Central African Republic receives key electoral materials ahead of December vote/in /by
The UN peacekeeping mission, MINUSCA, is providing crucial logistical and security support, including access to remote and hard-to-reach areas. With just days to go before the polls, the delivery marks a significant step forward in election preparations in the Central African Republic.
Nigeria: Senate Slashes Oil Benchmark to $60, Backs N54.46trn 2026 Spending Plan/in /by
[Leadership] The Senate on Tuesday adopted far-reaching recommendations of its Committee on Finance, approving a downward review of Nigeria's crude oil benchmark to $60 per barrel for 2026 and endorsing a N54.46 trillion federal spending framework aimed at insulating the economy from global volatility.