Nigeria: NNPCL Adjusts Petrol Price From N910 to N945 in Abuja/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased prices of fuel from N910 to N945 in Abuja.
Kenya prepares for first anniversary of Finance Bill protests/in /by
The first anniversary of the Gen Z-led mass protests comes amid rising tensions in the country, after the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody.
Mali’s Goïta visits Moscow as Africa corps replaces Wagner in fight against Jihadists/in /by
The meeting is expected to focus on deepening cooperation in key areas such as security, energy, and transport.
UN warns of escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan amid ongoing conflict/in /by
Two years into the brutal power struggle between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, peace efforts remain elusive. Meanwhile, civilians continue to bear the brunt of the war — facing hunger, violence, and displacement, with no end in sight.
Nigeria: Dangote’s Masterstroke, By Wole Olaoye/in /by
[Premium Times] You perch on my overburdened back while assuring me that you would do anything to lighten my distress -- except getting off my back! That is the assurance that Nigeria's petroleum middlemen keep giving Nigerians in their bid to cement their parasitic perch between petroleum products and the consumers.
Ivory Coast president set to announce whether he will seek a fourth term/in /by
A day after being nominated as his party's candidate, Alassane Ouattara told supporters he would make the announcement in the coming days.
Women redefine Gnaoua at Essaouira Festival/in /by
In Essaouira, the Gnaoua and World Music Festival opened with its signature festive parade through the medina, celebrating the city’s rich Gnaoua heritage. Once a tradition dominated by men, the festival’s 26th edition shone a spotlight on women artists who are redefining the genre.
Oil flip-flops and shares are mixed after the US strikes Iranian nuclear sites/in /by
Global markets appeared to take the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran in stride as investors watched Monday to see how Iran would react.
Sierra Leone’s Bio takes over as ECOWAS chair/in /by
In a statement following Sunday's announcement, Bio promised to prioritise democracy, security cooperation, economic integration and institutional credibility.
Algerian football players deal with intense heat as season ends/in /by
An extension of the Algerian season saw clubs forced to play their last matches on some of the hottest days of the year.