Namibia: Ngurare Assures Oil Security Amid Iran, Us-Israel War
[Namibian] Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has assured members of parliament and the public that the government has adequate oil for the next three months.
Nigeria begins evacuation of Its citizens stranded in Iran
Authorities say no Nigerian in Iran has been affected by the conflict so far and that officials are stationed at the Armenian border to assist all evacuees.
Thousands of white South Africans repatriate as US safety fears grow
Thousands of white South Africans are returning home after years abroad, reversing a long-standing trend of emigration. Many are reclaiming citizenship through a government portal launched after the repeal of a 1995 law that had stripped citizenship from some expatriates.
New Uganda Visa-free entry for 40 countries, excluding US and EU
Uganda has announced visa-free entry for nationals of 40 countries, excluding the United States and European Union nations from this list. This is a new measure.
DR Congo authorities begin investigations into drone strike
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo said on Thursday that they had begun investigations into the drone attack that targeted the residence of a UN staff member, killing a French aid worker.
African reactions grow as Middle East escalation raises economic concerns
Reactions are mounting across Africa as tensions escalate in the Middle East following strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, and Iran’s subsequent retaliation across the region.
US deports four more migrants to Eswatini under controversial scheme
Four additional men deported from the United States have arrived in Eswatini, a lawyer and prison official confirmed Thursday, as Washington expands its third-country deportation program.
Libya PM Dbeibah reshuffles government in bid to boost services
Libya's Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has reshuffled his UN-backed government, saying Thursday he wanted to improve its performance.
Nigeria: NNPC Cuts Petrol Price By N100 in Lagos, N95 in Abuja
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reduced the pump price of petrol at its retail outlets to N1,130 per litre in Lagos and N1,165 per litre in Abuja.
Global Loss and Damage Fund Offers Hope as Africa Faces Rising Climate Costs {Business Africa}
Africa is waiting for real financing from the global Loss and Damage Fund designed to help countries cope with climate-related destruction. From the Strait of Hormuz to African markets: Rising geopolitical tensions are pushing up global oil prices—driving higher fuel and food costs in Africa