Israeli billionaire’s firm settles DR Congo graft probe for $30 million/in /by
A former holding company of Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler is paying $30 billion to settle a Dutch corruption investigation over mining deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mugabe’s son appears in South Africa court over shooting/in /by
Following the shooting of a gardener at his home, the youngest son of former Zimbabwean ruler Robert Mugabe has appeared in a South African court
Ghana: Middle East Conflict Could Boost Ghana’s Oil Revenue – – Economist/in /by
[Ghanaian Times] Economist Dr Adu Owusu Sarkodie has stated that the escalating war in the Middle East could unexpectedly increase Ghana's revenue if global oil prices continue to rise.
Man arrested after vehicle crashes into White House gates/in /by
A man was taken into custody on Wednesday after driving his van into a security barrier outside the White House, authorities said.
Iran: Funeral procession held in Tehran for military officials/in /by
Thousands gathered in the Iranian capital for a funeral procession in memory of several top military leaders, the country's state media reported on Wednesday.
French aid worker among three killed in DR Congo air strike/in /by
A French aid worker for the UN children's agency has been killed in an air strike in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in a city controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia.
Liberia: Fuel Price Surge Looms/in /by
[New Dawn] - The Government of Liberia, through the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), has cautioned Liberians to prepare for a potential rise in the prices of petroleum products as global market pressures intensify.
Nigeria: Dangote refinery supports oil distribution amid Iran war/in /by
In order to avoid shortages as the war in the Middle East rages on, Nigeria can rely upon billionaire Aliko Dangote’s refinery in Lagos, which is capable of processing some 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
Pix of the Day, 11 March 2026/in /by
Pix of the Day, 11 March 2026
Nigeria: US Ultimate Goal Is Oil Control, Not Peace – Iranian Envoy/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria, Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, has accused the United States of using the ongoing conflict with Iran to secure control over the country's energy reserves, describing Washington's actions as driven by "hegemonic ambitions."