Nigeria kidnappers kill 35 hostages despite receiving ransom/in /by
In northwestern Nigeria, tragedy has struck again. Bandits in Zamfara State have killed 33 people they kidnapped in February, despite receiving a ransom of over $33,000, according to local residents and officials.
Uganda: Uganda’s Petroleum Development ‘Not a Local Government Thing’/in /by
[Independent (Kampala)] For a long time, petroleum (oil and gas) host districts have been clamoring for budget allocation to participate in oil activities as provided for under the petroleum policy. In spite of the loud cry, the 2025/2026 budget did not capture a vote for petroleum-related activities. Petroleum (oil and gas) development is currently regarded as Uganda's fastest-growing sector. The government participates in this process through the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), which was incorporated in 2015 as the
Cameroonian opposition leader Maurice Kamto appeals election disqualification/in /by
Cameroonian opposition leader Maurice Kamto is challenging his disqualification from October’s presidential election, filing an appeal on Monday with the country’s Constitutional Council.
Senegal opens official probe into 2021-2024 political violence/in /by
Justice Minister Ousmane Diagne has formally requested the probe in a letter to the Attorney General aiming to shed light on years of deadly unrest. At least 80 people were killed and dozens more seriously injured in clashes with security forces or during skirmishes between civilians.
Nigeria’s women’s football team receives hero’s welcome after winning continental title/in /by
The Super Falcons' comeback 3-2 victory over host Morocco in Saturday’s thrilling final was applauded by Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu and many in Nigeria, a soccer-loving nation where passion and hard work often triumph over institutional challenges.
UN warns of rising hunger in Africa amid global decline/in /by
While global hunger is showing signs of decline, a new United Nations report highlights a troubling trend in Africa, where hunger continues to rise. According to the report, an estimated 512 million people worldwide will remain undernourished by the end of the decade, 60% of them in Africa.
Rome prepares to welcome half a million young people for Jubilee of Youth celebrations/in /by
Vatican organisers said pilgrims from 146 nations are expected to attend the landmark event of the Catholic Church's 2025 Holy Year.
Donald Trump gives Russia 10 to 12 days to reach peace deal with Ukraine/in /by
Trump said he would shorten the 50-day deadline he had given Russia two weeks ago.
Namibia: Mulunga Denies Personal Ties to Fugitive As N$3.2m Audi Bribe Claim Surfaces/in /by
[Namibian] Former National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) managing director Imms Mulunga says he and fugitive fuel firm owner Victor Malima only had a business relationship.
Namibia: What Namibia Can Learn From Ghana’s Petroleum Revenue Governance/in /by
[Namibian] As namibia prepares to harness the economic potential of its petroleum resources, valuable lessons can be drawn from other countries.