Macron calls on France to address question of how to make reparations for slavery/in /by
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for his country to address the question of reparations for slavery. His appeal came at a ceremony in Paris commemorating the 25th anniversary of the so-called Taubira law that recognises the slave trade as a crime against humanity.
Uganda suspends all cross-border traffic with DR Congo to curb Ebola/in /by
This includes the temporary halting of flights between the two countries, with the measure set to take effect within 48 hours.
Nigeria: Balance Gas Exports, Local Use for Development, Ekpo Tells African Governments/in /by
[Leadership] Nigeria's minister of state Petroleum Resources (Gas) and President of the 2026 Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has called for a strategic approach to balancing natural gas exports with domestic utilisation across Africa.
Uganda: Uganda’s Oil Will Create Opportunity, but Without Liquidity Many Will Watch It Pass/in /by
[Independent (Kampala)] For years, Uganda's oil story has been told in the future tense. We've navigated a decade of discoveries in the Albertine Graben, sat through marathon negotiations, and watched the rigs rise with a mix of patience and prayer. But the wait is over. With the First Oil in sight, the story is shifting into the present. The conversation has moved from whether we will produce to who will actually benefit.
Senegal PM says tyrannical West wants to ‘impose’ homosexuality/in /by
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday condemned Western "tyranny" in wanting to "impose" homosexuality, and rejected any attempt to stop the application of a new law toughening sentences for same-sex relations.
Morocco farmers saw hope in rain, but Mideast war inflates production costs/in /by
After years of drought, Moroccan farmers looked forward to an abundant harvest this year. Heavy rains over the winter saw parched landscapes turn green and farmers went back to their fields. But their hopes were quickly shattered when fuel and fertiliser costs skyrocketed due to the war in Iran.
USA: MomoCon in Atlanta unites 65,000 fans for a huge geek culture fest/in /by
MomoCon opened this week in Atlanta, with organisers expecting around 65,000 gamers, anime fans and cosplayers to attend one of the country’s biggest celebrations of geek culture, providing a major boost to local businesses.
Lebanon opens seafront tent camp in Beirut as Israeli strikes displace 1 million/in /by
Lebanon has opened a large tent camp on the seafront in Beirut to shelter civilians displaced by Israeli bombardment and fighting linked to Hezbollah, as more than one million people have now been forced from their homes.
Locals in DR Congo first thought Ebola cases were caused by witchcraft/in /by
Witnesses in Ituri province say the first cases appeared in mid-April, weeks before the outbreak was declared by officials and the World Health Organization.
Senegal sheep prices surge ahead of Tabaski amid Mali crisis/in /by
Senegal’s livestock markets are facing a shortage of sheep just days before Tabaski, as insecurity in neighbouring Mali disrupts a key supply route and pushes prices sharply higher.