Ukraine strike on Starobilsk dormitory kills four in occupied Luhansk
Ukrainian drone strike on a college dorm in Russian‑occupied Starobilsk killed four and wounded at least 35, while Russian drones also hit residential areas in Kherson.
Trump comments spark speculation about his intentions towards Cuba
Donald Trump suggested on Thursday that previous US presidents have mulled intervening in Cuba for decades. But he told reporters: ‘it looks like I’ll be the one that does it.’
Africa: TotalEnergies Expands Africa’s Oil and Gas Production Footprint
[Leadership] TotalEnergies is sustainably growing a multi-pronged offshore strategy in Angola, combining deepwater project development, brownfield optimization and frontier exploration as the company expands its long-term position in the country.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Oil Exploration Declines 41.7 Percent As Rig Count Falls – OPEC
[Vanguard] Nigeria's oil exploration and drilling activities declined by 41.7 per cent in April 2026, following reduced upstream operations and investment activities.
Logistical issues delay evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa
More than 800 people registered for help to return to Ghana during a recent wave of anti-immigrant protests across the country.
Nigeria: Jetties, Tank Farm Owners Back Dangote, Want Total Reliance On Local Refineries
[This Day] Abuja -- · Oppose DAPPMAN, urge FG to cancel fresh petrol import licences
Saudi Arabia holds annual Hajj security parade ahead of pilgrimage season
With Hajj getting underway next week, Saudi Arabia held its annual security parade in Mecca. The event showcases the kingdom's emergency response capabilities and featured police units, civil defence teams, emergency medical responders, and others.
Mali Eid celebrations dimmed by insecurity, shortages and surging costs
Since late April, fighters from Al-Qaeda's Sahel branch have imposed a road blockade on the main routes into Bamako, torching dozens of buses and freight trucks.
Greece protesters marched in Athens outside Israeli embassy
Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israël intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists, gathering outside the Israeli embassy as international criticism over the arrests mounted.
Nigeria: Court Grants Malabu Leave to Seek Judicial Review Over OPL 245 Split
[Premium Times] A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Malabu Oil & Gas Limited permission to seek a judicial review against the Federal Government over the alleged division and reallocation of OPL 245 to major oil firms and the NNPC.