From joy to despair: Egypt fans shocked by loss to Argentina/in /by
For football fans at this coffeehouse in Cairo, Tuesday’s World Cup match between Egypt and Argentina started with a bang. But then it all went wrong.
Nigeria: NNPC Remits N19.5tn to Federation Account in 14 Months/in /by
[Vanguard] The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed that the company remitted N19.5 trillion to the Federation Account between April 2025 and June 2026.
Kenya: Dangote Picks Lamu for Sh2.2tn Oil Refinery Project/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has selected Kenya's Lamu County as the preferred location for a proposed Sh2.2 trillion oil refinery, a project that could significantly reshape East Africa's petroleum industry.
Pakistan reportedly mediating Libya reunification efforts/in /by
Pakistan has reportedly begun mediation efforts to reunify Libya, according to Reuters news agency.
Nigeria: Dangote to Finance 700,000bpd Kenya Refinery With IPO, Bonds/in /by
[Leadership] Dangote Group, has unveiled plans to finance the construction of a proposed 700,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) oil refinery in Kenya through a combination of internally generated cash, bond issuance and proceeds from a planned Initial Public Offering (IPO), as it deepens its footprint in Africa's downstream oil sector.
Russian FM Lavrov begins Africa tour with talks in Ethiopia/in /by
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov began his African tour with a visit to Ethiopia on Tuesday, where he met with Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, chairperson of the African Union Commission.
Strait of Hormuz tanker attack raises tensions as Iran mourns Khamenei/in /by
A liquefied natural gas tanker caught fire after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. The attack comes as Iran mourns Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and nuclear talks with the United States remain stalled.
Kenyans react to Saba Saba with fear, defiance and calls for justice/in /by
Heavy police deployments and protest bans marked this year's Saba Saba Day in Kenya, but many citizens say the anniversary remains a powerful symbol of the country's unfinished democratic journey. While fear kept crowds small, activists insisted the fight for justice is far from over.
Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals/in /by
Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. The defending champions had trailed 2-0 after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and and Mostafa Zico at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But Argentina got two late goals in
Nigeria: ARCO Oil & Gas Boss Urges Nigeria to Abandon Oil Dependence for Knowledge Economy/in /by
[This Day] Founder of ARCO Group Plc, Alfred Okoigun, has called on Nigeria to urgently shift its development strategy from dependence on oil and other natural resources to a knowledge-driven economy.