At least 144 migrants reported dead or missing off Mauritania/in /by
The United Nations said Tuesday that 144 refugees and migrants were reported dead or missing after "tragic maritime incidents" off the coast of Mauritania last week.
Nigeria: Fresh Crisis Hits Ondo Assembly Over Alleged Sharing of ₦44 Million OSOPADEC Funds/in /by
[Premium Times] Some members of the House are reportedly calling for the resignation of the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, for cornering the money, a claim the speaker denied.
Nigeria: 31 Firms Win 37 Oil, Gas Blocks in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round/in /by
[Premium Times] Thirty-one companies have emerged winners of 37 oil and gas blocks in Nigeria's 2025 Licensing Round after a competitive commercial bid process in Abuja.
Nigeria: Govt Records Over $24.1bn Investment, $6.1bn to Boost Non-Oil Exports, Says Minister/in /by
[This Day] The Federal Government has said the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda has attracted more than $24.1 billion in capital importation and generated more than $6.1 billion in non-oil exports.
Nigeria: Nigeria Returns 13 Oil Blocks After 196 Firms Qualify for Commercial Bid/in /by
[Premium Times] NUPRC says 13 oil blocks were returned to the government's licensing basket after they failed to attract bids
Senegal: President faye’s backing of Macky Sall signals a political shift/in /by
Welcomed as a victory by Macky Sall's supporters, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's decision to back his predecessor's bid for the post of United Nations Secretary-General marks a turning point after months of strained relations between the two men.
Africa CDC urges U.S. to lift Uganda Ebola travel restrictions/in /by
Africa's top public health agency is urging the United States to lift travel restrictions on Uganda, arguing the country has brought its Ebola outbreak under control.
Uganda launches emergency food aid for drought-hit Karamoja/in /by
Uganda has launched an emergency food relief operation for the drought-stricken Karamoja region, where prolonged dry conditions have triggered widespread crop failures and worsening hunger.
UNAIDS Chief urges Africa to rethink health funding after global aid cuts/in /by
The head of UNAIDS is calling for what she describes as a "radical change" in how Africa funds healthcare, following deep cuts to international aid.
ECOWAS urges Guinea-Bissau’s military leaders to release jailed opposition figures/in /by
The West African bloc said this would “bolster the credibility” of the country’s year-long transition process.