Kenya Airways sees surge in demand as Middle East conflict disrupts global travel
Kenya Airways says bookings on its flights have surged sharply in recent weeks, as disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East reshape global travel patterns.
Nigeria: Petrol Hits N1,320, N1450/L in Lagos, Abuja As Dangote Raises Gantry Price Again
[Leadership] Petrol prices at major filling stations across Nigeria have surged to as high as N1,320 per litre in Lagos and around N1,450 per litre in Abuja, following a fresh increase in the ex-depot (gantry) price from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
Dangote refinery says begun fuel exports in Africa
Nigeria's Dangote mega-refinery says it has begun exporting fuel to other African countries, after global oil prices soared due to the Middle East war.
Benin’s main opposition party won’t back any candidate in April presidential vote
With Benin's presidential election just weeks away, the country's main opposition party says it won't be backing any candidate.
From cocoa beans to forests: Rebuilding forests in São Tomé and Príncipe
In São Tomé and Príncipe, a new generation of cocoa producers is at the forefront of restoring degraded ecosystems and enhancing sustainable cocoa production, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Demand surges in Nigeria for new HIV prevention injection ahead of rollout
Interest is rising across Nigeria in a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, even before its full nationwide rollout.
Former Kenyan minister reappears after disappearance sparks alarm
Former Kenyan cabinet minister Raphael Tuju has said he went into hiding after suspecting he was being followed, a day after his disappearance prompted fears he may have been abducted.
From coffee beans to forests: Rebuilding forests in São Tomé and Príncipe
In São Tomé and Príncipe, a new generation of cocoa producers is at the forefront of restoring degraded ecosystems and enhancing sustainable cocoa production, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Nigeria: New Dawn for Petroleum Sector – Tinubu Empowers Adeola to Lead Strategic Overhaul
[This Day] The federal government has set up a new team to fix key problems in Nigeria's petroleum sector. President Bola Tinubu has appointed Fola Adeola, a co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank, to lead this effort.
Ruling party candidate Wadagni lays out platform ahead of Benin’s presidential campaign
With one week to go before the official launch of the presidential campaign, Romuald Wadagni, the ruling coaltion's candiate and President Patrice Talon’s designated successor, unveiled his vision for the country on Saturday in Cotonou.