South Africa reopens investigation into Steve Biko’s death after 48 years/in /by
Police officers killed the anti-apartheid activist while he was in detention in 1977.
Husbands can now take wives’ surnames, South African court rules/in /by
South Africa's Constitutional Court has overturned a law considered a "colonial import", which previously barred men from taking their wives' surnames after marriage.
University of the Philippines students protest budget cuts/in /by
Students from the University of the Philippines walked out of classes on Friday to protest against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s government, calling for transparency and accountability.
Historic vote paves the way for Chagos Islands’ return to Mauritius/in /by
The long-standing issue of the Chagos Islands has taken a significant turn this week, as the British House of Commons voted in favor of a bill supporting the retrocession of the archipelago to Mauritius.
Liberia: Senate Applauds Executive On New Petroleum Pricing Adjustments/in /by
[Liberian Observer] The Liberian Senate has commended the Executive, through the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), for implementing recent adjustments to petroleum pricing, affirming the government's commitment to transparency, fairness, and socio-economic development.
Clashes erupt in Quito as protesters demand president Noboa’s resignation/in /by
Clashes broke out in Quito on Thursday as protesters rallied against President Daniel Noboa’s government, demanding his resignation over job cuts and wage reduction policies.
Solidarity on the high seas: Italian activists join global flotilla for Gaza/in /by
The Italian branch is expected to depart Syracuse join the main flotilla group, which left Barcelona and is currently in Tunisia, in its attempt to break the blockade and deliver aid to the embattled enclave.
South Africa: Shell’s Wild Coast Seismic Blasting Case Goes to the Concourt/in /by
[GroundUp] Communities and environmental groups will challenge a Supreme Court of Appeal order allowing Shell to apply to renew oil exploration
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery – NUPENG Accuses Dantata of Disregarding Govt’s Resolution, Threatens Industrial Action/in /by
[Premium Times] NUPENG said it condemned Dantata's actions towards official institutions and the laws of Nigeria, adding that it has placed its members on red alert for the resumption of the suspended nationwide industrial action.
Nigeria: How NNPC Official Wired $2.1m Into America Illegally – U.S. Court/in /by
[Daily Trust] A United States District Court in California has convicted Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, a former General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), of $2.1 million bribery scheme linked to oil drilling rights in Nigeria.