19 migrants found dead by Italian coastguard/in /by
The bodies of 19 migrants were recovered from an inflatable boat south of the island of Lampedusa on Wednesday by the Italian coastguard
South Africa deploys 2,200 soldiers as gang violence plagues Cape flats/in /by
South African soldiers moved into gang-ridden Cape Town townships on Wednesday, as two people were killed in fresh violence, nearly 50 days after the president ordered the deployment.
Cote d’Ivoire: TotalEnergies Ci Net Profit Falls 3 Percent to 9.09b Xof in 2025/in /by
[Daba Finance] TotalEnergies Marketing Côte d'Ivoire (TTLC), the BRVM-listed fuel retailer and unit of TotalEnergies, posted a net profit of 9.09 billion XOF ($15.9 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, a 3% drop from 9.37 billion XOF ($16.4 million) in 2024, according to accounts approved by the board on March 18, 2026.
Uganda, Egypt discuss Iran war impact on Africa’s energy and food prices/in /by
Uganda's state minister for foreign affairs has met with Egypt's foreign minister in Cairo to discuss how the ongoing war involving Iran is affecting Africa's energy security, inflation and food prices.
Africa: Afreximbank – $2.5bn underwriting for Dangote refinery loan/in /by
[Afreximbank] Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Afreximbank, and Mr. Aliko Dangote, President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, joined by Afreximbank Board members and the Bank's executive leadership during the signing ceremony in Cairo, Egypt.
Nigeria: Mob violence reported in Jos days after deadly gunman attack/in /by
Mobs formed across the Nigerian city of Jos on Wednesday, a reporter for the press agency AFP saw, appearing to lead to the deaths of two people.
Deadly arsenal explosions rock Bujumbura/in /by
Dozens of people have been killed after powerful explosions ripped through Bujumbura following a fire at a military arsenal late Tuesday night. The blasts originated from the main ammunition depot in Musaga, sending shockwaves and widespread panic across the city.
Iran stands firm as diplomatic efforts remain indirect/in /by
Iran has reiterated its uncompromising position as pressure mounts for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict. A senior Iranian official emphasized that Tehran will not accept any agreement unless its core conditions are fully met.
Nigeria: Implications of the US-Israel-Iran Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Disruption for Inflation in Nigeria/in /by
[Daily Trust] This brief presents an analysis of the potential macroeconomic implications of the US-Israel-Iran conflict on Nigeria. The results of the exposure of Nigeria to the conflict from counterfactual simulations suggest that Nigeria is highly vulnerable to the ongoing geopolitical tension involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Evidence from trade exposure metrics, disruption simulations, and the Strait of Hormuz scenario shows that Nigeria faces risk across several strategic commodities -crude oil,
Senegalese TikTok star Khaby Lame named ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics/in /by
The Senegalese TikTokker Khaby Lame has been appointed an ambassador for the upcoming Youth Olympics, set to be staged in Dakar this year.