South Sudan: UN Aid Chief sounds alarm on humanitarian situation/in /by
UN aid chief Tom Fletcher has sounded the alarm about the humanitarian situation in South Sudan, where fighting rages on.
Cameroon to release body of late opposition leader/in /by
The decision comes almost three months after Anicet Ekane died in military detention, some five weeks after being arrested.
Nigeria: Stock Market Gains N8.14trn On Buy Interest in MTN Nigeria, Dangote Cement/in /by
[This Day] The domestic stock market maintained its bullish trajectory last week, appreciated by N8.14trillion in its Week-on-Week (WoW) performance over strong buying interest in MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, Dangote Cement Plc, among others
Mexico cartel leader killed, 25 security forces dead/in /by
Mexican special forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, sparking deadly retaliatory attacks that left 25 National Guard members dead across six separate incidents, authorities said Monday.
Nigeria: Ex-Senator Lists Role in Resource Control Struggle, Warns Against Akwa Ibom Losing Oil Wells/in /by
[Premium Times] Mr Akpanudoedehe revisited the 76 oil wells controversy, accusing a federal committee of compromise, warning Governor Eno against losing the wells.
Over 600 Kenyans trapped in Cambodia trafficking case/in /by
Hundreds of Kenyan nationals stranded in Cambodia have turned to the courts in Nairobi, asking judges to force the government to secure their return after what they describe as a human trafficking ordeal disguised as overseas employment.
East Africa: Eacop Project Hailed for Prioritizing Environmental Conservation/in /by
[Daily News] Tanga -- THE East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has been praised for prioritising environmental conservation at all stages of the project's implementation, particularly the protection of biodiversity in all areas along the pipeline route.
Africa: June Take-Off of Energy Bank Raises Africa’s Oil and Gas Future/in /by
[Daily Trust] Last week's handover of the $5billion African Energy Bank Headquarters in Abuja, represents a significant milestone and historic match to energy security and sustainability in Africa.
Tunisian lawyer jailed by anti-terror court released from prison/in /by
After 10 months in prison, prominent Tunisian lawyer Ahmed Souab walked free on Monday. The 69-year-old was arrested in April last year after condemning a mass trial of government critics.
World Bank pledges $6 billion to Mozambique over five years/in /by
The World Bank announced Monday it aims to provide Mozambique with $6 billion in mostly concessional financing over the next five years to support public investment projects, as the Southern African nation grapples with strained public finances and recent IMF warnings over worsening debt dynamics.