Jihadist group militants increase attacks in Nigeria-Niger-Benin borderlands/in /by
New data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) project showed that various jihadist groups, such as Al-Qaida and JNIM have recently expanded their activity in the border region between Nigeria, Niger and Benin, turning the zone into a flashpoint of violence.
Nigeria: Petrol Price Drops to ₦1,034.76 in January Amid Sustained Decline/in /by
[Vanguard] Nigeria's average retail price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) fell to ₦1,034.76 in January 2026, continuing a downward trend that has seen consumers pay less for petrol both year-on-year (YoY) and month-on-month (MoM).
Liberia: LPRC Applauds Senator Dillon for Legislative Step to Strengthen Petroleum Sector/in /by
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Management of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) has expressed its heartfelt appreciation to Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon for accepting to partner with it in introducing the Proposed Act creating the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) and amending and replacing the existing Act governing the company on the floor of the Liberian Senate.
Liberia: LPRC Clarifies Petroleum Revenue Collection Framework, Refutes Report of Mismanagement/in /by
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) has categorically denied allegations circulating on social media accusing the company of collecting and mismanaging Government of Liberia (GOL) taxes.
Pix of the Day, 25 February 2026/in /by
Africanews takes a look at the most striking images linked to current events.
Closing arguments begin in appeal trial of accused Franco-Rwandan génocidaire/in /by
The four-week Paris appeal trial of an accused Franco-Rwandan génocidaire started hearing closing arguments on Wednesday.
Japan tests AI robot monk ‘Buddharoid’ to guide Buddhist faithful/in /by
An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology.
Floods kill 46 as mud and debris choke Brazilian towns in Minas Gerais State/in /by
Brazil’s Minas Gerais reels after torrential rains cause deadly floods and landslides, killing at least 46, displacing thousands and destroying businesses.
Jordan: Prince Harry and Meghan visit Gaza evacuees in WHO mental health mission/in /by
Jordan welcomed Prince Harry and Meghan, on Wednesday as they met patients evacuated from Gaza during a humanitarian visit focused on health and recovery.
Life slowly returns to Port-au-Prince area after Haiti drives gangs out/in /by
Glimmers of life appear after Haiti retakes control of a key area from powerful gangs.