Egyptian troops take part in training ahead of AU deployment in Somalia/in /by
Its mandate is to help bolster Mogadishu’s fight against Al-Shabaab and improve peace and security in Somalia and the region.
Uproar in Zimbabwe over cabinet plan to extend president’s rule to 2030/in /by
Opposition figures described the changes as a “constitutional coup” saying they must be put to a national referendum.
Students turn on Senegalese government over Dakar university violence/in /by
The protests over unpaid stipends reflects growing frustration among the youth who accuse the government they helped bring to power of not living up to their promises.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery’s Crude Distillation Unit and Motor Spirit Block Hit 650,000bpd Capacity/in /by
[This Day] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a major operational milestone with the full restoration and optimisation of its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Motor Spirit (MS) production block. Both units are now running at optimal performance, further strengthening the steady state operations of Africa's largest oil refining facility.
Ramaphosa launches Nelson Mandela Rules Academy at prison/in /by
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday marked 36 years since Nelson Mandela’s release from prison by launching a new training academy at the Drakenstein Correctional Facility, where the former president was once held.
Madagascan President Randrianirina visits city devastated by Cyclone Gezani/in /by
Madagascar is reeling after a powerful cyclone tore through its east coast, killing several people and leaving widespread destruction in its wake.
Nigeria: Shell Honoured With Award At Energy Summit/in /by
[Leadership] Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) has been recognised for its pioneering role in oilfield development projects at the 9th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), which was held in Abuja last week.
Johannesburg residents protest weeks of dry taps/in /by
Frustration is boiling over in Johannesburg after nearly a month of dry taps pushed residents to take to the streets, demanding urgent action from city officials.
Kenya starvation cult preacher Paul Mackenzie charged over 52 more deaths/in /by
A self-proclaimed preacher in Kenya linked to an infamous starvation cult that killed more than 400 people was charged on Wednesday over a further 52 deaths, prosecutors said.
Libya grants foreign oil companies exploration licences/in /by
Libya granted several foreign companies new oil exploration and production licences for the first time in 17 years on Wednesday, after more than a decade of political instability.