Ivory Coast president set to announce whether he will seek a fourth term/in /by
A day after being nominated as his party's candidate, Alassane Ouattara told supporters he would make the announcement in the coming days.
Women redefine Gnaoua at Essaouira Festival/in /by
In Essaouira, the Gnaoua and World Music Festival opened with its signature festive parade through the medina, celebrating the city’s rich Gnaoua heritage. Once a tradition dominated by men, the festival’s 26th edition shone a spotlight on women artists who are redefining the genre.
Oil flip-flops and shares are mixed after the US strikes Iranian nuclear sites/in /by
Global markets appeared to take the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran in stride as investors watched Monday to see how Iran would react.
Sierra Leone’s Bio takes over as ECOWAS chair/in /by
In a statement following Sunday's announcement, Bio promised to prioritise democracy, security cooperation, economic integration and institutional credibility.
Algerian football players deal with intense heat as season ends/in /by
An extension of the Algerian season saw clubs forced to play their last matches on some of the hottest days of the year.
Analysts warn of trade disruptions across Africa as Israel-Iran tensions escalate/in /by
The Israel-Iran conflict is sending shockwaves through African markets, particularly those dependent on imported oil, as rising prices and potential supply chain disruptions threaten to exacerbate inflation and economic instability across the continent.
Nigeria: Dan Kunle’s Call to Surrender Nigeria’s Oil Industry/in /by
[Vanguard] Nearly every line in this trending piece without a title sounds ludicrous, truly beyond sycophancy. It was a masterclass in what not to do. Indeed, tone deaf. It wasn't just a bad PR job. Succinctly put, rather than throw more light and shape perception about Dangote and his refinery's capacity, capability, and legitimate ambition, Dan Kunle surrendered the narrative to mockery.
Uganda: Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar Ink Oil Pact/in /by
[Independent (Kampala)] The cooperation agreement comes as Uganda faces questions over the readiness of its domestic oil infrastructure, particularly the proposed refinery in Hoima District
South Africa calls for peaceful resolution to Israel-Iran conflict/in /by
President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed deep concern after the United States joined Israel’s bombing campaign of Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday.
Nigeria: CJID, NRGI Partner to Promote Transparency in Oil and Gas Sector Through Methane Emissions Advocacy/in /by
[Premium Times] Meaningful advocacy must lead to measurable outcomes, such as improved enforcement, policy reform, and verifiable reductions in methane emissions.