South Sudan: UNMISS facilitates forum for conflict resolution among leaders/in /by
As South Sudan’s political and security crisis deepens, communities in Upper Nile State are grappling with a devastating convergence of ongoing violence, severe economic hardship, and relentless climate-related disasters, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.
Uganda: Why Uganda’s Oil Story Is Incomplete Without President Museveni/in /by
[Independent (Kampala)] "Uganda's oil and gas story is still being written. But it cannot be told in full without recognising the leadership that turned forgotten potential into an opportunity for generations."
Russia to host Intervision song contest featuring singers from 23 countries/in /by
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Tuesday that singers from 23 countries will take part in the upcoming Intervision song contest, the Russian version of Eurovision
Cameroon: Ghost towns as separatists impose lockdown in restive regions/in /by
For the the last two weeks, the city of Buea in southwest Cameroon has seen virtually no activity as separatist rebels announced a hard lockdown
Plundered nation: billions stolen while South Sudan faces crisis/in /by
The United Nations revealed on Tuesday that billions of dollars in public funds in South Sudan have been stolen over the past decade in massive government corruption, while the vast majority of the country suffers from a lack of food.
Liberia: New Petroleum Pricing Threatens Energy Security, Jobs/in /by
[Liberian Observer] A government policy meant to lower fuel costs has triggered warnings of a potential breakdown in Liberia's petroleum supply chain, with operators cautioning that the September 2025 pricing circular will push companies into insolvency and leave the country dependent on a single state-run supplier.
Liberia: LPRA Hails Oil Agreements With TotalEnergies/in /by
[Liberian Observer] Director-General Marilyn T. Logan of the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) has hailed the landmark signing of Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) between Liberia and TotalEnergies, describing the milestone as a historic turning point for the country's oil and gas sector.
Inmates riot at San Pedro prison in Bolivia over food allowances/in /by
Inmates at San Pedro prison in La Paz staged a riot on Tuesday, seizing control of the facility for several hours to demand higher daily food allowances.
South Africa: court denies Lungu family appeal, orders burial in Zambia/in /by
Pretoria's High Court has denied an appeal by the family of late Zambian president Edgar Lungu, who wanted him to be buried in South Africa. According to the court, Lungu should however be buried in his home country.
Protesters clash with police in Quito over fuel subsidy cuts/in /by
Protesters clashed with security forces in Quito on Tuesday as demonstrations erupted over rising diesel prices following the government’s decision to end fuel subsidies.