Nigeria: Shell, Nine Banks Empower Nigerian Oil Service Firms With $3 Billion Contractor Support Fund
[This Day] Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) yesterday took a major step towards empowering Nigerian oil and gas contractors and furrher growing local content with the launch of a $3-billion Contract Finance Facility in partnership with nine major Nigerian banks.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Raises $750 Million in Debut Eurobond Ahead of Planned IPO
[This Day] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has successfully raised $750 million through its debut Eurobond, marking another milestone in the group's efforts to diversify its funding sources and strengthen its balance sheet ahead of an anticipated public listing.
Pix of the Day, 3 July 2026
Pix of the Day, 3 July 2026
Accra and Pretoria at loggerheads over death of Ghanaian national
A diplomatic row is brewing between Ghana and South Africa over the death of a Ghanaian national in Cape Town.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger begin official withdrawal from ICC
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially initiated their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, the ICC has confirmed.
Kenya: Rwanda-Kenya Fuel Import Deal Comes At Right Time
[New Times] Rwanda's new government-to-government petroleum import agreement with Kenya may not attract the same attention as major infrastructure projects, but its significance should not be underestimated.
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger initial process to withdraw from ICC
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially initiated their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, the ICC has confirmed.
Algeria out of World Cup after 2-0 loss to Switzerland
Switzerland is through to the World Cup Round of 16 after a 2-0 win over Algeria in Vancouver.
Trial of Ebola treatment gets underway in Ituri
A first ray of hope for Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the trial of two potential treatments for the virus gets underway.
Vote counting underway following Algeria’s parliamentary elections
Voter turnout was low for the polls that were overshadowed by cost-of-living concerns and the exclusion of candidates critical of the government.