Uganda-born Zohran Mamdani to become New York City’s first Muslim mayor/in /by
The democratic socialist, who spent some of his formative years in South Africa, will be the first Muslim leader in the city’s history.
Qatar’s emir condemns atrocities committed by paramilitary in Sudan/in /by
There have been widespread reports of summary executions, massacres, sexual violence, and attacks on humanitarian workers by RSF fighters in al-Fashir.
Malawi: TotalEnergies Loses Appeal As Supreme Court Clears $480 Million Fuel Dispute for Trial/in /by
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal has thrown out an appeal by TotalEnergies, paving the way for a full trial in a blockbuster $480 million (about K824 billion) lawsuit jointly filed by the Malawi Government and local fuel supplier Prima Fuels.
Nigeria: National Petroleum Company Plans Raising Stake in Dangote Refinery to 20%/in /by
[Leadership] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced plans to increase its stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to 20 per cent.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery to Receive 5 Cargoes of Crude From NNPCL/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is expected to supply the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery with five shipments of December-loading crude, according to a report by petroleumprice.ng.
Mali’s leader addresses deadly fuel crisis amid jihadi blockade/in /by
General Assimi Goita, the head of Mali's military junta, spoke for the first time on Monday about the country's fuel crisis.
AFC/M23 rebellion sets up a parallel justice system in North Kivu/in /by
The AFC/M23 rebellion continues to establish a parallel judicial system in territories it controls in North Kivu, a move Kinshasa authorities have condemned as illegal.
UN warns insufficient global action keeps climate risk high/in /by
The United Nations is sounding the alarm, warning that current global efforts to combat climate change are falling short. The driving force behind future warming, the UN says, remains our reliance on fossil fuels like gas, oil, and coal.
In Kenya, bee stings are being used to treat illnesses/in /by
Bee venom therapy is offering patients in Kenya an alternative way to treat their ailments. But experts warm the science behind it is not well established - and it comes with seirous risks
Football star David Beckham knighted by King Charles III/in /by
The former football player was recognised for his services to sport and charity.