Pics of the day: March 21, 2025/in /by
Pics of the day: March 20, 2025
Oil and gold markets surge amid geopolitical and economic shifts/in /by
A significant factor contributing to this uptick is the United States' recent imposition of sanctions targeting Chinese entities involved in the procurement of Iranian oil.
Human Rights Festival highlights global efforts and Fulani struggles/in /by
The International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights showcased global initiatives and highlighting the Fulani community’s struggles
DP World selects Mota-Engil to build DRC’s first deep-water port/in /by
Many African economies rely on efficient transport corridors, and the port will provide a direct maritime route for goods, lowering business costs and boosting intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Heathrow fire disrupts flights/in /by
At Heathrow Airport, chaos unfolded after a fire at an electrical substation knocked out power, forcing the airport to close for the day
Tunisian President Saied dismisses prime minister amid political tensions/in /by
Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissed Prime Minister Kamel Madouri in the early hours of Friday, according to a statement from the presidency.
Nigeria: Fubara Counters Tinubu’s Accusations, Blames Wike for Attacks On Oil Pipelines/in /by
[Premium Times] Mr Tinubu, during his proclamation of state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, had accused the state governor of breaching the Supreme Court judgment and failing to ensure security in Rivers State.
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Ranks Third in Top 10 African Countries With the Highest Diesel Prices in March 2025/in /by
[New Zimbabwe] Unlike last month, when diesel prices in Africa were reported to have been fluctuating, diesel prices in the continent for the current month seems stable.
UN warns of rapid glacier loss, urges immediate action on climate change/in /by
The UN warns that glaciers worldwide are melting “faster than ever.” It designated March 21 as World Glacier Day, highlighting their crucial role in freshwater supply and urging conservation efforts.
M23 defies ceasefire agreement, continues offensive east of DR Congo/in /by
The former president of the electoral commission says he is not bound by any agreement and is continuing his military offensive.