Nigeria: Relief for Nigeria’s Oil Sector As Seplat Workers Halt Strike Action/in /by
[This Day] There was a sense of relief in Nigeria's oil and gas sector at the weekend after senior workers at one of Nigeria's most prolific energy companies, Seplat, called off a strike action that would have negatively impacted Nigeria's efforts to raise oil production.
Nigeria: After 13 Years, Court Moves to Fast-Track N1.4bn Subsidy Fraud Case/in /by
[This Day] Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conclude its prosecution within three months in the long-running N1.4 billion oil subsidy fraud case against Nadabo Energy Limited and its Managing Director, Abubakar Ali Peters.
Nigeria: Again, OPEC Snubs Nigeria, Raises Output Quota for Saudi Arabia, Others/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) have once again adjusted crude oil output among key producers, excluding Nigeria from the latest production increase as the group moves to stabilise the global oil market.
Namibia: Namibian Food Prices Set to Spike As Rising Fuel Costs Bite/in /by
[Namibian] Namibian retailers and economists are warning of imminent food price hikes as rising fuel costs drive up distribution expenses and impact essential commodity imports.
Middle East War: Trump ramps up threats against Iran/in /by
As the conflict in the Middle East enters its second month, U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating threats against Iran. On Monday he warned that the entire country could be 'taken out' on Tuesday.
Egypt releases activist Sherif Al-Rouby/in /by
Egypt has released a well-known activist and leading member of the pro-democracy 'April 6th' rights movement that helped to prompt the nation’s uprising in 2011, Sherif Al-Rouby.
Burkina Faso: Govt. denies report alleging more than 1,800 killed since junta took power/in /by
Burkina Faso's government has denounced a report alleging that more than 1,800 civilians have been killed since the junta seized power three years ago as 'false'. The report was published by Human Rights Watch and based on open source information.
Iran war continues to disrupt fuel supplies as US issues ultimatum [Africanews Today]/in /by
Donald Trump has once again postponed his ultimatum to Iran. The US president is threatening to destroy critical Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not meet the Tuesday deadline.
Rwanda: Why Rwanda’s Fuel Demand Surged By Nearly 40 Percent in April/in /by
[New Times] Rwanda's daily demand for petroleum products rose sharply to 3.1 million litres in the beginning of April, up from the usual range of between two to 2.5 million litres, according to Minister of Trade and Industry Prudence Sebahizi.
Sierra Leone’s Unity Boat Race showcases coastal culture, identity and community spirit/in /by
A competition for coastal communities. This boat race reveals how residents are balancing survival, climate pressure, and the promise of tourism.