Iran: Funeral procession held in Tehran for military officials
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
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
[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 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
Pix of the Day, 11 March 2026
Nigeria: US Ultimate Goal Is Oil Control, Not Peace – Iranian Envoy
[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."
Nigeria: M/East Crisis – What Oil Windfall Means for Nigeria
[Daily Trust] Stakeholders in Nigeria's economy have outlined key priorities for the country to maximise potential gains from the escalating crisis in the Middle East.
US to end special protection for Somali migrants as lawsuits mount
The Trump administration is set to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for Somalis next week, a move that would strip about 1,100 people of the legal right to live and work in the United States.
Presidential candidates hold last campaign rallies in Congo
Campaigning for president in the Republic of Congo wraps up on Friday with polling scheduled for Sunday
Six members of Iranian women’s football team granted humanitarian asylum in Australia
The Iranian women's football team left Australia late on Tuesday but six of its members are staying behind after being granted humanitarian asylum.