Gaza: Residents mark Ramadan amid food shortages/in /by
In war-scarred Gaza, residents are doing what they can to mark Ramadan as basic supplies continue to run thin on the ground.
DRC: Maurice Pellosh’s clients rediscover their portraits in documentary/in /by
A new documentary about Maurice Pellosh has enabled former clients of the Congolese photographer to rediscover their portraits that were taken decades ago.
Georgia village revives Berikaoba, an ancient pagan spring festival/in /by
Each spring, Georgia’s village of Didi Chailuri revives Berikaoba, a pagan rite with masked berikas, music and wrestling, hoping for fertility and good harvest.
Marie Noëlle Ada Meyo: “Gabon deserves much better” [Interview]/in /by
In Gabon, the High Authority for Communication has requested the suspension of social media until further notice. This decision has sparked controversy. We discuss this with Marie Noëlle Ada Meyo, Special Advisor and Deputy Spokesperson for President Oligui Nguema.
Nigeria: Eatl, NUPRC’s Joint Move to Curb Oil Losses, Boost Revenue/in /by
[This Day] Nigeria recorded a major win in its efforts to curb oil losses, increase federation's revenue and boost local technically capacity with the successful execution of pioneering gravimetric flow metering calibration facility in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, marking a significant milestone in the country's drive to boost transparency and accountability in crude oil production, writes Peter Uzoho
Nigeria: NDPA – Infrastructure Stability Key to Unlocking Nigeria’s Oil Revenue Potential/in /by
[This Day] Port Harcourt -- The Niger Delta Progressive Alliance (NDPA) has emphasised that safeguarding existing oil and gas infrastructure remains one of the most effective strategies for strengthening national revenue, improving macroeconomic stability, and accelerating sustainable development across Nigeria.
Nigeria: 76 Oil Wells Controversy – Ex-Senator Faults Eno, Alleges Compromise/in /by
[Premium Times] The dispute over the controversial 76 oil wells intensified as Akwa Ibom reaffirmed its faith in the Supreme Court rulings, while Cross River insisted on fairness.
Chad closes border with Sudan following clashes/in /by
Chad has shut it’s border with neighbouring Sudan, following clashes linked to the conflict in Sudan that claimed the lives of five Chadian soldiers.
Trade and hope return to Uvira after DRC-Burundi border reopens/in /by
Closed for more than two months, the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi reopened this Monday, February 23, ending a period of isolation and uncertainty for thousands of residents.
Ethiopia marks 65th army anniversary amid Tigray tensions/in /by
Ethiopia celebrated the 65th anniversary of its Special Operations Command on Sunday in Hawassa, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praising the military's modernization efforts, as renewed tensions simmer along the Tigray border—the region devastated by civil war between 2020 and 2022.