Somalia warns against Israeli military base plans in Somaliland/in /by
Somalia has warned against alleged Israeli plans to build a military base in the breakaway region of Somaliland, whose independence Somalia does not recognise. The base would be a strategic point for Israel to conduct airstrikes against adversaries in the region as part of its ongoing war.
Nigeria: Beyond the OPL 245 Settlement/in /by
[Leadership] The settlement agreement announced by President Bola Tinubu between the Federal Government, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited over Oil Prospecting Licence 245 is a significant development for Nigeria's oil and gas sector.
Former French president Sarkozy back in court over Libyan financing scandal/in /by
Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France, was in court this Monday for the start of his appeal trial in the Libyan campaign financing scandal that already saw him receive a first 5-year-prison sentence last year. The second trial will run until 3 June.
Michael B. Jordan wins best actor Oscar for dual role in “Sinners”/in /by
With this win, Jordan joins the small group of Black actors who have received the Best Actor Oscar, following pioneers such as Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker and Will Smith.
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Urges Responsible Fuel Use Amid Middle East Crisis/in /by
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on fuel distributors, stations and consumers to use petroleum products responsibly as disruptions linked to the crisis in the Middle East affect global oil supply.
Congo begins vote count as President Denis Sassou N’Guesso eyes fifth term/in /by
If confirmed, Sassou N’Guesso’s victory would reinforce a broader pattern of long-serving African leaders maintaining their grip on power, alongside figures such as Paul Biya of Cameroon and Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea.
Madagascar leader appoints financial intelligence chief as new prime minister/in /by
Speaking during a ceremony at the presidential palace in Antananarivo, Randrianirina said the nation required “bold decisions” at a critical moment, describing the new premier as a man of integrity who “cannot be bought with money.”
Nigeria: Navy Destroys Illegal Refinery in Rivers, Intercepts Stolen Petroleum Products in Calabar – Official/in /by
[Premium Times] The Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
Nigeria: 2027 – Oil, Gas Communities Back Tinubu for Second Term/in /by
[Daily Trust] A coalition of oil and gas producing communities under the aegis of Communities of Oil and Gas in Nigeria (COGIN) has declared their support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the 2027.
Nigeria: Fuel Price Hike – Labour Seeks Tax Relief/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday demanded a cost-of-living allowance, a wage award for workers and tax relief to cushion the effects of the recent increase in the price of fuel occasioned by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.