Gabon’s ruling party leads in post-coup elections
The Democratic Union of Builders, a party launched just months ago by President Brice Oligui Nguema, has taken the lead in the first round of legislative elections, winning 55 out of 145 seats in the National Assembly.
Seven months after UN resolution, peace in eastern Congo remains elusive
Seven months after the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2773, urging the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to end hostilities, the UN’s top envoy in Congo says peace remains “mostly a promise.”
Gabon’s president’s party wins most seats in first legislative elections since 2023 coup
The Democratic Union of Builders, a party launched just months ago by President Brice Oligui Nguema, has taken the lead in the first round of legislative elections, winning 55 out of 145 seats in the National Assembly.
South Africa: Mixed Bag As Petrol Increases Slightly, Diesel On the Downturn
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africans will face a mixed bag at the pumps from tomorrow following the announcement of the petrol price adjustments by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) today.
Nigeria: Govt Resolves Dangote Refinery, PENGASSAN Face-Off
[This Day] After a conciliation meeting held on Monday and Tuesday, the Federal Government has brokered peace in the face-off between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).
Madagascar: Gen Z-led protests continue despite government dissolution
Protesters took to the streets to demand the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina.
In Kenya, thousands fear job cuts as US-Africa AGOA trade deal expires
The agreement, introduced in 2000, came to an end on Tuesday. Its potential reactivation remains uncertain.
DRC: Former president Joseph Kabila sentenced to death for treason
A military court convicted the former head of state on Tuesday. He was being tried in absentia.
Red alert in Ibiza and Formentera as flash floods cause widespread chaos
Ibiza has been left reeling after torrential rain from ex-hurricane Gabrielle turned the island into a scene of chaos.
Paris bids farewell to iconic actress Claudia Cardinale
A ceremony at the Saint-Roch church in Paris honoured the late actress Claudia Cardinale. Hundreds gathered to pay their respects, among them leading figures from the world of cinema.