Malawi: Middle East War Threatens Malawi’s Fuel, Fertiliser and Food Prices
[Nyasa Times] The ongoing war in the Middle East could soon be felt in the pockets of ordinary Malawians, with energy and economic experts warning that the country will not escape the shockwaves of rising oil and fertiliser prices.
Boat capsize off Libya highlights deadly Mediterranean migration route
Emergency teams are recovering victims after a migrant boat capsized off the coast near Derna, between Al-Tamimi and Umm Al-Razm in Libya, once again underscoring the dangers of the Central Mediterranean migration route.
Somalia’s drought leaves 6.5 million on brink of hunger crisis, says ICRC
Somalia is teetering on the brink of a worsening humanitarian emergency, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which warns that 6.5 million people are facing acute hunger as prolonged drought devastates livelihoods.
Africa: Oil Prices Jump 9 Per Cent Amid Us/Israel War On Iran
[Premium Times] On Monday morning, Brent crude climbed 9 per cent to $79.41 per barrel from $72.87 on Friday -- a seven-month high -- based on figures from FactSet.
Namibia: ‘Local Oil and Gh2 Ownership Not a Threat’
[Namibian] The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) says local ownership should be seen as a strength for Namibia's economy.
New campaign promotes CAF head Motsepe to lead South Africa’s ANC – but who’s behind it?
A new online campaign is promoting South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe as the next head of the ruling African National Congress.
French court rules partially in favor of extraditing Senegalese media mogul Madiambal Diagne
A French Court of Appeal has issued a “partially favorable” ruling on the extradition of Madiambal Diagne, a prominent Senegalese media owner and vocal critic of his country’s government.
Sudan government says drone attacks came ‘from Ethiopian territory’
In a statement on Monday, Sudan’s foreign ministry warned Ethiopian authorities of what it called the consequences of these “hostile acts,” describing the incidents as “clear aggression.”
US strikes on Iran could spur nuclear proliferation, warns Russian FM Lavrov
US and Israeli strikes on Iran could encourage the Islamic Republic and its Arab neighbours to acquire nuclear weapons, Russia’s Foreign Minister warned on Tuesday.
Liberia: LPRC Management Awards $5,000 to Basketball Team for Winning LBA First Division Title
[Liberian Investigator] - The Management of Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC ) has awarded $5,000 to the Oilers Basketball Team for winning the 2025 Liberia Basketball Association (LBA) First Division championship.