Cycling world unites in Kigali as Remco Evenepoel and Marlen Reusser shine in time trials
The UCI Road World Championships officially launched in Kigali with the theme “Riding New Heights,” drawing over 1,000 attendees, including elite riders, national federation delegates, cycling officials, and dignitaries from around the world.
Thousands march in Paris for recognition of Palestinian state
More than a thousand people marched in Paris on Sunday calling for the recognition of a Palestinian state and an end to the war in Gaza.
Nigeria: Crude Oil Imports Hit Record High As Dangote Refinery Reshapes Trade Flow
[Vanguard] Nigeria has recorded a sharp increase in its crude oil imports by 26.5 per cent to 5,665,602 metric tons in the first half of 2025 (H1'25), from 4,478,413 metric tons in the corresponding period of 2024.
Vote count underway in Guinea as junta leader eyes presidency
Vote counting was underway in some polling stations in Guinea Sunday evening in the referendum on a draft constitution that could allow the leader of the country’s junta to run for the presidency.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Praised for Lowering Fuel Costs, Stabilizing Forex
[Vanguard] ABUJA - A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs), weekend commended the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company for its contribution to reducing petroleum product prices and supporting foreign-exchange stability in Nigeria.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Is Nigeria’s Future, Otedola Tells DAPPMAN
[Leadership] Nigeria's billionaire businessman, Mr Femi Otedola, yesterday waded into the ongoing fuel supply disagreement between the Dangote Refinery and the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), advising the association to innovate or perish.
Vaccination drive underway against fresh Ebola outbreak in southern Congo
The World Health Organization said Thursday that 31 of 38 confirmed Ebola cases have resulted in deaths in southern Congo, where authorities are battling a new outbreak of the deadly virus.
Malawi’s former president, Peter Mutharika, takes an early lead against incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera
Malawi's former president Peter Mutharika has taken an early lead in this week's election, according to provisional results.
Guinea votes on constitutional referendum that could pave return to civilian rule
Voters in Guinea headed to the polls on Sunday to cast their ballot in a constitutional referendum. Four years after a military coup deposed former president Alpha Conde, the vote could pave the way for a return to civilian rule.
Nations ratify world’s first treaty to protect international waters
Sixty nations have agreed a new treaty aimed at protecting marine biodiversity in international waters. But the strength of the deal governing the high seas is uncertain as some of the world’s biggest players - including China, the US, Russia and Japan - have yet to ratify.