Junta leader’s silence adds to Mali’s deepening political crisis/in /by
Mali’s military junta faces mounting instability after coordinated jihadist and rebel attacks over the weekend left Defense Minister Sadio Camara dead, key northern towns contested, and junta leader General Assimi Goïta conspicuously absent from public view.
At least 42 people killed in eastern Chad during clashes over water resources/in /by
At least 42 people were killed and 10 injured in intercommunal fighting over water resources in eastern Chad, officials said on Sunday.
Uganda: Unoc’s Otoa Says Govt Prepared to Cushion Supply As Fuel Crisis Bites/in /by
[Nile Post] Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Chief Corporate Affairs official Otoa has said that Uganda is well prepared to manage the current fuel situation despite rising pump prices and reports of shortages in parts of the country.
Iran FM in Russia for high-stakes war talks as tensions with US persist/in /by
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, has arrived in St. Petersburg for talks with President Vladimir Putin, as Tehran steps up diplomatic efforts amid ongoing regional tensions.
Rwanda: Park-and-Ride – A Smart Response to Rising Fuel Costs and a Greener Kigali/in /by
[New Times] The roll out of park-and-ride facilities, with Gahanga now added to the network, is a timely and commendable intervention. At a moment when fuel prices continue to strain household budgets and business operations, this initiative offers a practical, forward-looking solution that aligns economic necessity with environmental responsibility.
Rwanda: What Drivers Should Know Before Choosing Electric or Fuel/in /by
[New Times] Users of electric vehicles (EVs) are reporting lower operating costs compared to those using fuel-powered cars, as Rwanda grapples with rising fuel prices.
Burundi President Ndayishmiye named ruling party candidate for 2027 election/in /by
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been nominated to stand as his party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election.
Tanzania opposition rejects commission report into election violence/in /by
The report's finding that at least 518 people were killed during last October's protests is at odds with a tally by opposition and religious groups.
Ghana: Ghana’s Fuel Payment Strategy Works for Now – How to Fix Longer Term Problems/in /by
[The Conversation Africa] Ghana introduced a new payment arrangement for petroleum imports in 2023, using gold instead of scarce US dollars. The policy was designed to ease pressure on the cedi by reducing the need for upfront dollar purchases to settle fuel import bills.
Kenya court overturns landmark abortion rights ruling/in /by
A Kenyan appeals court has overturned a landmark ruling that access to abortion is a fundamental right. In Kenya, where abortion is legal but widely taboo, the decision could push more women and girls toward unsafe, backstreet procedures. Still, some say the court made the right call.