IOC seeks to reintegrate Russia, Belarus into world sports despite ongoing war/in /by
The IOC took a significant step towards reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports on Thursday by advising governing bodies to let the countries’ youth teams and athletes compete with their full identity of national flag and anthem.
Tunisia finalises AFCON 2025 squad with Maaloul returning/in /by
The team is making a record-extending 17th successive appearance at Africa’s premier international tournament and will be looking to build momentum on the continental stag
Nigeria: U.S. Seizes Nigerian-Owned Supertanker Over Alleged Crude Theft/in /by
[Vanguard] Lagos -- The United States Coast Guard, in collaboration with the US Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, over allegations of crude oil theft, piracy, and other transnational crimes.
Ukrainian drone strike injures seven in Russia’s Tver, causes fire, evacuation/in /by
Russia says seven people were injured when drone debris hit a Tver apartment block during a large overnight wave of attacks reported across several regions.
Chong Kal camp sees surge in displaced families amid Cambodia-Thailand conflict/in /by
Cambodia’s Chong Kal camp is receiving rapid arrivals as border clashes drive displacement, with overcrowded conditions and growing humanitarian needs.
Countries gather in Nairobi and Doha to confront environmental and development crises/in /by
The assembly is expected to shape solutions to challenges ranging from melting glaciers to rising seaweed blooms and the environmental footprint of emerging technologies.
Liberia: House of Representatives Passes TotalEnergies, Oranto Oil Deals/in /by
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The House of Representatives has approved two major oil exploration agreements involving TotalEnergies and Oranto Petroleum. Lawmakers reached the decision late Thursday through majority votes.
Uganda: We Shall Use Oil to Create Generational Wealth for Ugandan – Museveni Tells Buliisa/in /by
[Nile Post] President Museveni has assured the people of Buliisa--and all Ugandans--that the NRM government has a comprehensive plan to use the country's oil resources to create generational wealth.
Nigeria: In Historic Move, Govt Unveils Nigeria’s Gas Trading, Payment System/in /by
[This Day] In a landmark step aimed at modernising Nigeria's gas industry, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) yesterday launched the country's first Gas Trading Licence alongside a new Clearing House and Settlement System, an initiative expected to usher in a transparent, competitive and investment-ready gas market for Africa's biggest energy producer.
Massive influx of Congolese refugees strains Burundi’s humanitarian capacities/in /by
The United Nations refugee agency recorded 40,000 new arrivals of Congolese refugees in Burundi between 5 and 11 December.