Second group of white Afrikaner South Africans arrive in United States/in /by
Like the first batch, who were granted refugee status and relocated to the US in early May, they claim to be persecuted in their home country.
Gaza officials say Israel kills more than 30 people near aid distribution site/in /by
Israel’s military denies shooting at the crowd, but an official says troops did fire warning shots.
Nigeria: Executive Secretary, NCDMB Appointed to African Petroleum Producers’ Board/in /by
[Premium Times] By the appointment, Ogbe becomes Nigeria's representative on the Board of the 18-member continental body, which has its headquarters at Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
West Africa: Nigeria’s Crude Export to US Hit Highest Level in 6 Years/in /by
[Leadership] The Energy Information Administration (IEA) has reported that US crude and fuel inventories all fell last week, while crude imports from Nigeria hit their highest level in nearly six years.
Nigeria: Dearth of Facilities, Apathy Impede CNG Adoption/in /by
[Leadership] Almost two years after the federal government initiated moves for Nigerian motorists to adopt Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternative to petrol, it is yet to receive nationwide patronage.
Opposition accuses CAR government of organising violent protests that left two dead/in /by
After violent protests in Bangui blocked an opposition party meeting on Saturday, leaving two people dead, opposition BRDC is pointing the finger at the ruling United Heart Movement, accusing officials of organising the violence.
United Kingdom backs Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara/in /by
Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy called Morocco's proposal “credible, viable and pragmatic" during a visit to Rabat.
South Africa: EFF Vs Fuel Levy Increase – – Court Challenge Tests Legality of Fiscal Decisions/in /by
[Daily Maverick] The EFF has filed an urgent court bid to block Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's fuel levy hike, arguing it is irrational, economically harmful and unlawfully implemented. This is not just the EFF showing commitment to its stance against the increase, but a relatively novel legal precedent that could have far-reaching implications.
Russia strikes Ukraine with deadly attacks ahead of planned Istanbul talks with Kyiv/in /by
Delegations from Russia and Ukraine will meet in Turkey on Monday for their second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks.
Clay-based flooring initiative aims to give Ugandans access to cheaper, cleaner housing/in /by
A cheap, eco-friendly flooring system is helping to improve health and bring down construction costs in Uganda. The clay based earthen floors use local earth instead of cement, helping to reduce carbon emissions and when replacing traditional mud floors, help reduce dust and pests.