Nigeria: Production Increases to 1.64m Bpd As NNPC Generates N2.57trn
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian National Petroleum (NNPC) Limited said crude oil production increased to 1.64m in the month of January from the 1.55m barrels produced per day in December 2025.
Nigeria: Petrol Hits N1,300/L As Dangote Increases Price
[Daily Trust] Nigerians are facing fresh economic strain as the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, climbed to about N1,300 per litre in parts of the country.
Nigeria: Us Ultimate Goal Is Oil Control – Iran Ambassador
[Daily Trust] The ambassador of Iran to Nigeria, Ambassador Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, spoke with Daily Trust on Monday on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
South Africa deploys troops in Johannesburg to tackle organized crime
Soldiers were deployed on the streets of South Africa’s biggest city on Wednesday after the president announced plans last month to use the army to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining.
Denis Sassou Nguesso: Congo-Brazzaville’s strongman
One of Africa's longest-serving leaders, Denis Sassou Nguesso has ruled Congo-Brazzaville for decades, keeping a firm grip on power in the former French colony.
Gaza garbage crisis: Two million trapped in sea of waste and rubble
More than two million people in the Gaza Strip are struggling to protect their health as they live near piles of trash mixed with dirt and debris across the enclave, with limited resources to clear what were once vibrant, densely populated areas filled with bustling markets.
Trump says Iran welcome at World Cup despite ongoing war
US President Donald Trump has said Iran is welcome to take part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Somalia: Protesters Block Major Road in Mogadishu Over Rising Fuel Prices
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Angry demonstrators protesting a sharp rise in fuel prices blocked Maka Al-Mukarrama Road in central Mogadishu on Tuesday.
Sudan assures on fuel supply security amid panic buying
Oil minister Mutasim Ibrahim told a press conference that Sudan has a 16-day reserve of gasoline, 21 days of diesel, and 17 days of aviation fuel, with more supply on the way
M23 rebel group accuses DRC government of targeting civilians after drone strike
In Goma, eastern DR Congo, a drone strike around 4 a.m. on Wednesday caused panic among residents.