Two days of clashes between South Sudan’s army and rebel groups raise fears for fragile peace deal/in /by
Two days of clashes between government forces and rebel fighters in South Sudan are raising fears for the country’s fragile peace agreement.
In South Sudan’s Tambura region, displaced women battle uncertainty and insecurity/in /by
Since violence erupted in Tambura, Western Equatoria, in 2021, thousands of civilians have been forced to flee their homes and seek sanctuary in displacement camps, where women still face a fragile security situation and uncertainty for the future of their children and families.
Kagame, Chapo deepen military and economic cooperation/in /by
Apologies for not having any suggestions for the newsdesk this morning. I’ve been fully focused on Business Africa these past few days, actively scouting for stories and interviews.
South Africa prepares for historic first G20 summit in Africa/in /by
A major question marking the countdown is whether U.S. President Donald Trump will attend. He has expressed strong disapproval of South African policies—particularly land reform—and signaled he might send a representative instead.
Families leave Gaza City ahead of expanded Israeli offensive/in /by
Plumes of smoke rose over Gaza on Friday as Israel prepared for an expanded offensive in the territory, warning Gaza City could face destruction in the coming days.
Nigeria: We Are Under Attack At NNPC – Ojulari/in /by
[Premium Times] In recent times, the NNPC Ltd has faced intense scrutiny, with protesters demanding the resignation of Mr Ojulari over allegations of corruption and mismanagement.
South Africa: New Oil Transfer Regulations a ‘Lifeline for Penguins’, Says Minister/in /by
[GroundUp] But bird conservation organisations fear that the regulations will be ineffective
Nigeria: Niger Delta Coalition Backs NNPCL Boss, Passes Confidence Vote On Tinubu/in /by
[Leadership] The Coalition of Niger Delta People for Development (CONFODEV) has thrown its weight behind the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, while also passing a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu.
Botswana: Namibia-Botswana Oil Refinery Project Moves to Feasibility Stage/in /by
[Namibian] Feasibility studies are currently underway for a proposed joint oil refinery between Namibia and Botswana, with Walvis Bay and Ghanzi under consideration as possible sites.
South Africa counts down to historic G20 summit as Trump’s attendance remains unclear/in /by
A major question marking the countdown is whether U.S. President Donald Trump will attend. He has expressed strong disapproval of South African policies—particularly land reform—and signaled he might send a representative instead.