Somalis rally nationwide against Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but had not been formally recognized by any country until last week. More than 20 nations have since condemned Israel’s move.
Nigeria: NNPC Announces Bid Process to Sell Stakes in Oil, Gas Assets
[Leadership] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has commenced a bidding exercise for the sale of interests in selected oil and gas assets.
U.S. and Ivory Coast sign $487 million health agreement
Ivory Coast has signed a major bilateral health agreement with the United States aimed at strengthening the country’s health system and improving its capacity to prevent and respond to disease.
President of Somalia meets with Turkish counterpart
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held discussions with his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Istanbul. It comes after Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign nation - a move criticised by Somalia and a string of other nations.
Dozens detained in Turkey as authorities intensify operations against IS
Dozens of people have been detained after Turkish police launched large-scale operations against the Islamic State (IS) terror group in Istanbul and Ankara, as authorities intensify efforts to prevent further attacks.
Abdolnasser Hemmati reappointed as Central Bank of Iran governor
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reappointed Abdolnasser Hemmati reappointed as Central Bank of Iran governor. Hemmati previously held the role from July 2018 to August 2021, steering the institution through US sanctions.
Coups in Africa 2025: Power shifts, failed takeovers and political instability
While elections grabbed headlines in many countries across Africa this year, military interventions and coup attempts were another major political theme.
London gyms mourn loss of co-founder killed in Anthony Joshua crash
Two gyms in west London were closed on Tuesday out of respect for their co-founder, Sina Ghami, who was killed in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday.
UN Security Council divided over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
The United Nations Security Council is sharply divided following Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, a move that has drawn strong criticism from most Council members and prompted an emergency meeting in New York.
Liberia: ‘I’m an Agriculturist, Not an Oil&gas Professional’
[Liberian Observer] Comments made by a member of the state-owned oil company, Liberia Petroleum Refinery Company (LPRC), have ignited a political debate over governance, qualifications and the influence of powerful political figures in appointments to strategic public institutions.