Kenya: Gulf Energy Acquires Over Sh2bn Oil Rig for Lokichar Project/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Gulf Energy E&P BV has acquired an onshore oil drilling rig valued at over Sh2 billion ($15 million) for the Lokichar oil project, as it targets first oil production before the end of this year.
Khartoum residents mark the first day of Ramadan amid Sudan’s war/in /by
Men gathered in the streets of the war-torn capital to break their fast less than a year after it was recaptured by the army.
Nigeria: Police Chief Pledges Protection of Oil Facilities/in /by
[Leadership] The inspector-general of police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has pledged protection of oil sector facilities in the country.
DR Congo: Residents of Uvira call for urgent reopening of border with Burundi/in /by
Before the closure of the frontier in December, hundreds of traders, transporters, and families crossed between the two countries every day.
19 soccer fans jailed for AFCON final chaos in Morocco/in /by
A Moroccan court sentenced 19 soccer fans to up to one year in prison on Thursday for hooliganism following a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final that saw supporters attempt to storm the field.
France on edge as Loire floods and storm Pedro threatens more chaos/in /by
France is watching the Loire spill across streets and car parks in Les Ponts-de-Cé, near Angers.
China celebrates Spring Festival with lion dances at Great Wall of China/in /by
China marked the Spring Festival with lion and dragon dances at the Badaling Great Wall on 19 February 2026. The shows formed part of New Year celebrations linked to the Year of the Fire Horse.
Putin welcomes Madagascar’s President, pledges expanded cooperation/in /by
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina to the Kremlin on Thursday, pledging to deepen bilateral ties across multiple sectors and collaborate on international platforms.
Mugabe’s son in custody after gardener shot at Johannesburg home/in /by
The youngest son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe was in police custody Thursday following the shooting of a gardener at the family's Johannesburg home, as South African police launch an attempted murder investigation.
Western France floods deepen after 35 days of rain/in /by
After 35 days of rain, France battles major floods, evacuations and power cuts while forecasters say rivers will keep rising despite drier weather ahead.