United States political figures react to the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk/in /by
Co-founder of a political movement for young conservatives at just 18, Kirk was an influential figure in the right-wing sphere of US politics, and also close to Donald Trump. His death has led to reactions of shock and condemnation for the shooting from all sides of the political spectrum
Mali’s army acts to secure strategic trade routes after attempted jihadist blockade/in /by
Mali’s armed forces are stepping up their efforts to protect strategic trade routes linking the capital Bamako to neighbouring Senegal.
Mozambique: No Agreement Yet on Gas Resumption/in /by
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Despite repeated promises that work would resume "soon" on the Cabo Delgado gas, little is happening. Offshore Area 1 is shared by consortia headed by the French TotalEnergies and the US ExxonMobil. The $20 billion base to convert gas to liquified national gas (LNG) was being built onshore on the Afungi peninsula just south of Palma, but work stopped after insurgents captured Palma in 2021. TotalEnergies is moving first, and ExxonMobil says it will start a year after TotalEnergies restarts. TotalEnergies
Springbok women gear up for epic World Cup showdown against New Zealand/in /by
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has unveiled his squad for Saturday's crucial Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Exeter.
Gaza aid flotilla delays departure after reported attacks/in /by
The Global Sumud Flotilla has delayed its departure for Gaza from Tunisia’s Sidi Bou Said port on Wednesday night. They decided not to set sail due to bad weather, following two reported attacks on its vessels.
Gas tanker explodes in Mexico City, killing three/in /by
A tanker truck carrying over 13,000 gallons of fuel overturned and exploded under a Mexico City highway overpass on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring about 70.
Nigeria: Five Percent Fuel Surcharge – a Golden Opportunity to Wean Nigeria Off Oil Addiction/in /by
[Premium Times] Maybe this surcharge is the external force that will compel us down the right path to a future beyond oil.
Ghana welcomes US deportees amid global controversy over migrant policies/in /by
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama stated that Ghana has agreed to accept West African nationals who were deported from the US.
Nigeria: EFCC Interrogates Mele Kyari Over Turn Around Maintenance of Refineries/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently interrogating the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari, over finances related to Turn Around Maintenance of refineries during his tenure as NNPCL GCEO.
Gaza aid flotilla delays departure from Tunisian port after drone attacks/in /by
The Global Sumud Flotilla was scheduled to leave the Sidi Bou Said port in Tunisia on 10 September but activists said poor weather delayed the departure.