Somalia: Behind the 90% Claim – What the Somalia-Turkey Oil Deal Actually Means
[Radio Dalsan] A historic agreement signed between Somalia and Turkey for the exploration and extraction of oil and natural gas has drawn considerable attention both at home and abroad.
President Ruto signs $950M deal in China, strengthens Kenya–China ties
Kenya has secured over $950 million to fund key projects under its Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), with $320 million allocated to manufacturing, $430 million to agriculture, and $230 million to tourism.
Hundreds gather in South Africa for memorial mass for Pope Francis
The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) gathered to pay their respects to the pope and sent their condolences to the College of Cardinals worldwide
Paris concert shines light on Congo’s ‘silent’ war
Over 20,000 people gathered at the Accor Arena for Solidarité Congo, a charity concert supporting children affected by war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Italy launches security plan ahead of pope’s funeral
taly launched its security plan Wednesday with hundreds of foreign delegations expected at the Vatican Saturday for Pope Francis’s funeral
Ghana: Tensions rise as chief justice Torkornoo suspended
Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has been suspended following three misconduct petitions, in a move that has sparked political controversy and divided public opinion.
Emmanuel Macron starts two-day visit to Madagascar
President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Madagascar on Wednesday for a two-day visit aimed at reinforcing France's presence in the Indian Ocean
Kenya: Ant smuggling suspects set to be sentenced on May 7
A magistrate presiding over the case of four suspects charged with smugglings garden ants, has set their sentencing date to May 7, 2025 during a hearing in Nairobi on Wednesday.
Trade uncertainty could worsen global economic challenges, IMF warns
The IMF now forecasts global growth at 2.8 percent for 2025, a sharp 0.5 percentage points reduction from its January estimate, with a further slowdown to 3 percent projected for 2026
Nigeria: House of Reps Presents N18 Million to Enugu Tanker Explosion Victims
[Premium Times] A petrol tanker, on 25 January, exploded at the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, killing at least 23 people and injuring many others.