West Africa: Nigeria’s Petrol Import Rises 207 Percent to 543m Litres in One Month, Puts Pressure On Naira
[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria's petrol import increased significantly from 5.9 million litres per day in May to 18.1 million litres per day in June, representing a 207 per cent rise, compared to the previous month, according to the latest industry data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
Spain celebrates World Cup glory
Spain's World Cup-winning squad received a royal welcome on Monday before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid.
Senegal backs Macky Sall’s bid for UN Secretary-General
Senegal has officially thrown its support behind former President Macky Sall's bid to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, marking a dramatic policy shift.
Gabon: Opposition leader’s lawyers request France’s intervention [Africanews Today]
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is in France. The three-day state visit by the Gabonese president will focus on economic, cultural and military issues. The lawyers of Gabonese opposition figure Bilie-By-Nze, who has been detained since April, are calling on France to put pressure on the Gabonese head o
Spain, Algeria seek fresh start as Sánchez visits Algiers
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says he wants to deepen ties with Algeria as the two countries rebuild relations following a diplomatic rift over Western Sahara.
Nigeria: Nigerian Navy – Our Operational Successes Raised Crude Oil Production to 1.7m Bpd
[This Day] Abuja -- The operational successes of the Nigerian Navy's sustained offensive against oil theft, illegal refining, pipeline vandalism, and militancy in the second quarter of 2026 have aided Nigeria's crude oil production to reach 1,735 million barrels per day in June.
Nigeria and Ghana call on AU to address ‘Afrophobic protests’ in South Africa
Nigeria and Ghana have condemned what they called the recent "Afrophobic protests targeting African nationals in South Africa." In a statement, Nigeria's ministry of foreign affairs said the two countries want the issue placed on the agenda at the next African Union summit.
France faces calls to raise detention of Gabon opposition figure during Nguema visit
Pressure is mounting on France to address the detention of Gabonese opposition figure and former Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze as President Brice Oligui Nguema begins a three-day state visit to Paris.
São Tomé and Príncipe’s President Vila Nova projected to win second term
The President of São Tomé and Príncipe, Carlos Vila Nova, has been re-elected to a second five-year term, preliminary results show.
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye elected new Chairman of ECOWAS
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the new Chairman of ECOWAS. The 46-year-old was elected during the regional bloc's summit in Sierra Leone, taking over from President Julius Maada Bio.