Nigeria: Forget Antecedents, Let’s Support Dangote Refinery/in /by
[Vanguard] If the battle between the Dangote Refinery and the Labour unions had taken place a decade or more ago, it would have been a no contest. The refinery would have been brought to its knees within hours. But a lot has happened within that lifespan, tempered by the variables of time, chance, technology, and other circumstances.
Nigeria: Tanker Explosion – 30 Burnt to Death While Scooping Fuel in Niger State – 40 Injured/in /by
[Vanguard] - No fewer than 30 people were burnt beyond recognition while scooping petrol from a fallen tanker in Niger State. At least 40 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the tragic incident.
At least two people killed after a house collapsed in Casablanca/in /by
Residents of Casablanca awoke on Wednesday to tragic news of a house collapse in the “Old Medina,” resulting in the deaths of two people and ongoing efforts to rescue a third individual.
African football player of the year: the list of candidates revealed/in /by
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) published its list of candidates for the player of the year award on Wednesday. While the date of the ceremony is not yet known, the event already promises quite some suspense.
American missionary abducted in Niger as security worsens, sources say/in /by
An American missionary has been kidnapped in Niger's capital, Niamey, according to security sources and local media.
Nigeria: Explosion – 30 Killed Scooping Fuel From Fallen Tanker/in /by
[Vanguard] Over 40 others injured
Egypt, EU hold first-ever summit to deepen ties on trade, security, and migration/in /by
The summit comes amid the European Union’s broader effort to strengthen partnerships across the Mediterranean — a move seen as crucial for managing migration, securing trade routes, and maintaining regional stability.
Why Khartoum’s Airport reopening matters beyond Sudan/in /by
The reopening comes as the Sudanese military continues to battle the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in a months-long fight to stabilize a country already ravaged by years of political turmoil and conflict since the fall of former leader Omar al-Bashir in 2019.
Pumpkins take centre stage at Germany’s biggest autumn festival/in /by
Autumn in Germany means pumpkins take centre stage at the Klaistow farm, located about 56 kilometres southwest of Berlin.
Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain to Haiti, Dominican Republic/in /by
Melissa was expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Friday and approach Jamaica and southwest Haiti later this week