Opposition coalition challenges Tshisekedi over possible Constitutional Reform in DRC/in /by
Political tensions are escalating in the Democratic Republic of Congo as major opposition parties form a new coalition against a possible constitutional revision proposed by the government of Félix Tshisekedi.
Mozambique: More Detailed Explanation of Gas Revenue Calculation/in /by
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Rui Mate analysed only Coral Sul because it is the only Cabo Delgado gas project in operation and thus the only one with published data to check his projections for the first three years - and his projections agree with public data. Coral Norte, now under construction, will look very much like Coral Sul. Both are in deep water in Area 4.
Mozambique: Gas Bonanza is a Myth, Detailed CIP Study Shows/in /by
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Gas will generate billions of dollars in state revenue, but much less than predicted and not for a decade. Other investments in agriculture and mineral processing would generate more money - and more development - sooner. This is the conclusion of the what is probably the first detailed study of gas contracts and state revenue, done by Rui Mate of CIP (Public Integrity Centre) and presented Tuesday (12 May). What does Rovuma Gas actually bring to Mozambique?
Nigerian twins bring ‘Clarissa’ to Cannes with portrait of privilege and division/in /by
Critics at Cannes have praised Clarissa for its nuanced storytelling and powerful performances, marking another milestone for the growing global influence of Nigerian cinema.
Nigeria-US strikes kill three senior ISWAP leaders/in /by
Nigerian forces, working alongside the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), say they have killed three senior ISWAP commanders in a new wave of joint air and ground strikes in the country’s northeast, bringing the total number of ISIS-linked militants killed to 175 since the operations began.
South Africa zoo elephants’ ‘depression’ case goes to court/in /by
The mental well-being of three elephants in a zoo in South Africa is the subject of an unusual court case, with animal welfare groups saying they are depressed and should be moved to a larger conservation park where they can be happy.
Nigeria: Oil Firm Repositions to Drive Downstream Investments Amid Fiscal Reforms/in /by
[Leadership] As Nigeria's downstream oil industry undergoes a historic transformation driven by the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and deregulation, operating indigenous companies are increasingly identifying new investment opportunities to improve operations.
Gunners glory: Arsenal end 22-year wait for Premier League title/in /by
Mikel Arteta’s side has been crowned Premier League champion for the first time since 2004, after Manchester City was held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Somaliland to open first-ever embassy in Jerusalem/in /by
Somaliland has announced it will open its first-ever embassy anywhere in the world in Jerusalem, marking a significant diplomatic step following Israel’s recognition of the breakaway territory.
Nigeria ex-minister on the run arrested after jail sentence/in /by
Former Nigerian power minister Saleh Mamman has been arrested a week after he was sentenced to 75 years in prison for corruption, the country’s anti-graft agency said.