Kenya: Aviation Sector Boosts Kenya’s Q1 Petroleum Consumption/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's petroleum consumption in the first quarter of this year grew by 7.1 percent to 1.6 million cubic meters compared to 1.4 million cubic meters during a similar period in the preceding year, data from the Petroleum Institute of East Africa shows, buoyed by aviation sector growth.
“Enough Is Enough”: Liberians protest for justice, jobs, and accountability/in /by
While no violence was reported, Monrovia’s usually bustling streets were quieter than normal, as many residents opted to stay home, fearing possible unrest. President Boakai’s office has yet to respond publicly to the protest or its demands.
Drone strikes target oil fields in Iraq’s Kurdish region/in /by
No group has claimed responsibility, but the attacks have heightened tensions between Baghdad and Kurdish authorities, raising concerns about the region’s energy security.
Cocoa is under pressure while East African economy is on the rise {Business Africa}/in /by
Local farmers still struggle with financing, fair pay, and ethical labor practices while East Africa Leads with Nearly 6% Growth as the Continent Eyes a 4% Economic Rise in 2025.
Nigeria opposition leader Atiku Abubakar quits former ruling PDP party/in /by
Nigeria’s opposition leader, Abubakar Atiku, has taken a significant step by announcing his departure from the People's Democratic Party (PDP), the party under which he pursued the presidency in previous elections without success.
Burkina Faso to dissolve its electoral commission/in /by
The National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI), which has been in place for over 20 years in Burkina Faso , is to be dissolved.
Flight captain switched off fuel flow to engines in Air India crash-Report/in /by
Black-box recording indicates that the flight's captain switched off fuel flow to both engines of the recently crashed Air India airplane, according to media reports on Wednesday, citing preliminary U.S. assessment of evidence.
Cameroon: Biya reshuffles top military ranks days after re-election bid/in /by
Experts see the move as a way of making sure that the armed forces will support Biya's new re-election bid, following concerns over Africa's oldest head of state's capacity to run again for president.
Cameroon 2025: Maurice Kamto seeks to vie on a different political outlook/in /by
Kamto’s surprise endorsement could re-energize the opposition and test the strength of the ruling party’s grip ahead of the October polls.
US, European allies agree August deadline for Iran nuclear deal/in /by
U.S. media reported Tuesday that the United States and its three European allies have set an end-of-August deadline for reaching a nuclear deal with Iran.