West Africa: West Africa Must Break Free Off Foreign Fuel Price Benchmarks – Nmdpra/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) yesterday called on Nigeria and other West African countries to reduce their dependence on foreign markets in determining the prices of petroleum products.
Brussels unveils giant flower carpet inspired by Hokusai masterpiece/in /by
Brussels has transformed its historic Grand Place into a giant floral version of Japan’s Great Wave off Kanagawa, using around 500,000 dahlias laid out over 1,300 square metres of cobblestones.
Ecuador police seize 370kg of cocaine near Colombian border/in /by
Ecuadorian police have seized hundreds of kilograms of cocainee in an area known as Guagua Negro near the Colombian border. Anti-narcotics officers spotted a suspicious truck during an operation and moved in.
Zambians vote as Hichilema’s economic record faces crucial test/in /by
Zambians began voting Thursday in a presidential election testing President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic record amid widespread frustration over the cost of living. Millions are also choosing lawmakers and local councillors in a one-day vote expected to produce results on Monday.
France opens disciplinary proceedings against ambassador to Central African Republic/in /by
The case comes at a sensitive time for French diplomacy. Paris has been working to restore ties with the Central African Republic after relations deteriorated in recent years as Russia expanded its influence in the country through the Wagner paramilitary group
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay blocked despite Trump’s claim of ‘total control’/in /by
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and Iran says it will stay that way until its conditions are accepted.
South Africa seeks reimbursement from African countries for migrant repatriations/in /by
South African law enforcement officials said last week they would intensify operations targeting illegal migration and related offenses.
RSF claims key victory in Sudan’s Blue Nile region/in /by
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, say they have taken full control of Geissan, in the Blue Nile region, near the Ethiopian border.
Putin watches Russian navy drills off Russia’s Sakhalin Island/in /by
Russia's President Vladimir Putin observed naval exercises off Sakhalin Island on Thursday before travelling to the disputed Kuril Islands, prompting a strong protest from Japan.
Russian drone strikes passenger train in Odesa region, killing driver/in /by
A Russian Shahed drone struck a passenger train in Ukraine’s Odesa region on 13 August 2026, killing the driver and his assistant and forcing the evacuation of 340 passengers, including 67 children, in the Berezivka district.