Ethiopia bets on Dangote fertiliser plant to boost food security/in /by
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has described food security as a “strategic intervention” as Ethiopia and the Dangote Group move ahead with plans for a major fertiliser plant in the country’s Somali region.
Cape Verde votes in legislative race as five parties vie for power/in /by
Cape Verdeans headed to the polls on Sunday in legislative elections marked by uncertainty, with five parties competing and Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva seeking a rare third term in a country long praised for its political stability.
Ebola outbreak kills 88 in DR Congo as WHO declares global emergency/in /by
A fast‑moving Ebola outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain has killed more than 80 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo and reached the major city of Goma, prompting the World Health Organization to declare an international health emergency.
Uganda: Museveni Backs Dangote’s Regional Refinery Plan/in /by
[Nile Post] President Museveni has endorsed plans for a proposed East African regional refinery championed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, saying the project aligns with Uganda's long-standing position against exporting raw materials without value addition.
Tanzania: EACOP Advances Toward Final Stages/in /by
[Daily News] Tanga -- THE Ministry of Energy has commended the progress of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, saying implementation is nearing completion.
Kenya: PSV Shutdown Kicks-Off Nationwide Paralysis As Operators Protest Record Fuel Prices/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Major public transport operators across Kenya suspended services on Monday in a coordinated nationwide protest against soaring fuel prices, triggering fears of widespread commuter disruption, supply chain delays and economic paralysis.
Kenya: ‘Walking City’ As Transport Strike Strands Thousands Across Nairobi Amid Fuel Price Fury/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Thousands of stranded commuters streamed through roads and highways across Nairobi Monday morning after a nationwide transport strike crippled matatu and bus operations, transforming large sections of the capital into a "walking city" as pressure mounted on the government to urgently lower soaring fuel prices.
Former Ivorian president condemns imprisonment of political activists/in /by
Eighty-year-old Laurent Gbagbo was re-elected as leader of the PPA-CI party at its congress this week.
Shakira and Burna Boy release official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem/in /by
Royalties from 'Dai Dai' are dedicated to FIFA's fund aiming to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children.
Residents of Ugandan capital fearful after Ebola death at local hospital/in /by
Ugandan officials confirm that a Congolese man who died at the health facility had tested positive for the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever.