TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves the US after his detention by federal agents/in /by
An ICE spokesperson says the Senegalese-Italian influencer was held at Las Vegas’ airport on Friday after “overstaying the terms of his visa".
Liberia: Expert Warns of ‘Negative Consequences’ As Pres. Boakai Awards 100 Percent Ownership of Four Oil Blocks to Nocal Without Legislative, Stakeholder Input/in /by
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President Joseph N. Boakai's recent decision to award 100 percent ownership of four offshore oil blocks to the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) without first seeking input from the Legislature or key stakeholders is drawing sharp criticism from industry experts and economists, who warn that the move could undermine transparency and investor confidence in Liberia's fledgling petroleum sector.
Liberia: Boakai Grants Ownership of Strategic Oil Blocks to Nocal/in /by
[Liberian Observer] In a landmark decision to strengthen Liberia's energy independence and economic prosperity, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has allocated four offshore oil blocks to the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) with full 100% ownership. The Executive Allocation of blocks LB-10, LB-11, LB-29, and LB-31 represents a transformative step in Liberia's energy sector development.
WSL Trestles Pro: World No.1’s Smith and Bryan, Japanese Igarashi advance/in /by
Men's and women's world No. 1's Jordy Smith of South Africa and Gabriela Bryan of Hawaii cruised into the next round on the opening day of the World Surf League Trestles Pro in San Clemente, California on Tuesday.
Togo’s president faces calls to resign after protests over new role allowing indefinite rule/in /by
The Togolese leader, who has ruled since 2005 after the death of his father, was sworn in as President of the Council of Ministers in May.
China, U.S. agree ‘framework’ to resolve trade row/in /by
The meetings appeared to focus on finding a way to resolve disputes over mineral and technology exports that had shaken a fragile truce on tariffs reached in Geneva last month
Curfew imposed in parts of downtown Los Angeles after days of protests/in /by
Mayor Karen Bass announced the measure on Tuesday saying it would be operational from 8pm to 6am, and likely remain in place for a few days.
South Africa: Fiscal Framework for 2025 Budget Up for Vote – South African News Briefs – June 11, 2025/in /by
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At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa, officials say/in /by
The cold front has swept across the country since the weekend bringing bitter cold, snow, and flooding to several provinces.
China’s foreign minister meets with several African counterparts/in /by
Wang Yi reassured them of Beijing’s commitment to projects in their countries and its solidarity with the Global South.