Russian general killed in car bomb in southern Moscow
A Russian general was killed on Monday morning when a bomb exploded beneath his car. Local investigators say that Ukraine may be behind the attack.
Sudan calls for RSF to be classified as terrorist group at Russia-Africa partnership forum
Sudan has called for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, who have been fighting the Sudanese Armed Forces for more than two years, to be classified as a terrorist group.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Launches Nationwide PMs Sales At N739 Per Litre Via MRS Outlets
[Vanguard] Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a pump price of N739 per litre across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations. This move represents a significant milestone in the refinery's mission to deliver affordable fuel to Nigerians and stabilise the downstream petroleum market.
Morocco begin AFCON 2025 with statement win over Comoros
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is officially underway, and host nation Morocco have made a winning start on home soil.
Morocco celebrate 2-0 win over Comoros as host nation’s AFCON campaign gets underway
After a spectacular opening ceremony, Morocco kicked off its Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Comoros.
130 kidnapped Nigerian students freed after one month in captivity
After one month in captivity, 130 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted in Niger state have been released, President Bola Tinubu’s office said on Sunday.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Launches Nationwide PMs Sales At ₦739 Per Litre Via MRS Stations
[Vanguard] ... warns against artificial scarcity; urges Nigerians to report MRS's non-compliant stations
Egypt coach backs Salah ahead of AFCON opener against Zimbabwe
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan revealed that he was in close contact with Mohamed Salah following his public falling out with Liverpool.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Free Petrol Delivery Begins January
[Leadership] Dangote refinery is building on existing facility expansion to provide adequate support services to petroleum marketers as it said free product delivery will commence in January 2026.
Africa: Oil Refiners – Africa’s Crude Demand to Jump From 1.8m Bpd to 4.5m Bpd By 2050
[This Day] The African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA), has said that the continent's crude oil consumption will surge from about 1.8 million barrels per day in 2024 to as much as 4.5 million barrels per day by 2050, positioning the continent's downstream energy sector as one of the world's most significant untapped investment frontiers.