Ghana swears in new citizens from historical African diaspora but pauses new applications
Ghana swears in new citizens from historical African diaspora but pauses new applications
Francis Ngannou to make MMA return in Los Angeles on May 16
Cameroonian MMA star Francis Ngannou is set to return to action on 16 May in Los Angeles, where he will face Brazilian fighter Philipe Lins, organisers announced on Monday.
Zamo Mkhwanazi’s ‘Laundry’ in competition at Geneva International Film Festival
The film 'Laundry' takes place in 1968, in a whites-only neighborhood of Johannesburg. Khutala’s family runs a laundry under a regime targeting Black-owned businesses.
Nigeria: Keyamo Suspends Helicopter Landing Fee Enforcement for Two Months
[Premium Times] The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered a two-month suspension of the enforcement and collection of helicopter landing fees imposed on oil and gas operations across Nigeria.
Egypt raises fuel prices by up to 30 percent
In a statement, the ministry said the adjustments were driven by "disruptions in supply chains, rising risk levels and higher maritime shipping and insurance costs", which have pushed petroleum product prices to "levels not seen in years"
Madagascar interim leader dissolves entire government, dismisses PM
The President of Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, has dissolved the entire government, including dismissing the Prime Minister.
Ghana: Fuel Supply Disruption Not Linked to Icums – Ghana Link
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana Link Network Services Ltd., the operators of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), has refuted allegations circulating in the media that technical failures within its platform are responsible for the ongoing fuel supply shortages across Ghana.
Nigeria: FG Suspends Helicopter Landing Fee for Oil Companies
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has ordered a temporary suspension of the enforcement and collection of helicopter landing fees imposed on oil and gas operators after concerns were raised by stakeholders in the petroleum industry.
UN leaders address global gender inequality
The main theme for this year's session is ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and addressing structural barriers
Trump says war against Iran to end ‘very soon’ as Iran vows to fight ‘as long as needed’
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran could be short-lived, but he left open the possibility of an escalation in fighting if global oil supplies are disrupted by the Islamic Republic, which chose a new hard-line supreme leader.