Tunisia: Big Tech Africa forum draws 100 startups in hope to become top tech event/in /by
Big Tech Africa welcomed about 200 exhibitors over a three-day forum concluding Thursday.
HRW denounces wave of arrests of online content creators in Egypt/in /by
In the past few months, Egyptian authorities have arrested at least 29 people who created content for social media, accusing them of "indecency" and "undermining family values".
UN warns of ‘real risk’ Russia-Ukraine war could expand/in /by
After Russian drones violated Polish airspace during an attack on Ukraine, fears are mounting that the war could spill over into neighbouring countries.
United States political figures react to the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk/in /by
Co-founder of a political movement for young conservatives at just 18, Kirk was an influential figure in the right-wing sphere of US politics, and also close to Donald Trump. His death has led to reactions of shock and condemnation for the shooting from all sides of the political spectrum
Mali’s army acts to secure strategic trade routes after attempted jihadist blockade/in /by
Mali’s armed forces are stepping up their efforts to protect strategic trade routes linking the capital Bamako to neighbouring Senegal.
Mozambique: No Agreement Yet on Gas Resumption/in /by
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Despite repeated promises that work would resume "soon" on the Cabo Delgado gas, little is happening. Offshore Area 1 is shared by consortia headed by the French TotalEnergies and the US ExxonMobil. The $20 billion base to convert gas to liquified national gas (LNG) was being built onshore on the Afungi peninsula just south of Palma, but work stopped after insurgents captured Palma in 2021. TotalEnergies is moving first, and ExxonMobil says it will start a year after TotalEnergies restarts. TotalEnergies
Springbok women gear up for epic World Cup showdown against New Zealand/in /by
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has unveiled his squad for Saturday's crucial Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Exeter.
Gaza aid flotilla delays departure after reported attacks/in /by
The Global Sumud Flotilla has delayed its departure for Gaza from Tunisia’s Sidi Bou Said port on Wednesday night. They decided not to set sail due to bad weather, following two reported attacks on its vessels.
Gas tanker explodes in Mexico City, killing three/in /by
A tanker truck carrying over 13,000 gallons of fuel overturned and exploded under a Mexico City highway overpass on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring about 70.
Nigeria: Five Percent Fuel Surcharge – a Golden Opportunity to Wean Nigeria Off Oil Addiction/in /by
[Premium Times] Maybe this surcharge is the external force that will compel us down the right path to a future beyond oil.