South Africa: EFF Vs Fuel Levy Increase – – Court Challenge Tests Legality of Fiscal Decisions/in /by
[Daily Maverick] The EFF has filed an urgent court bid to block Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's fuel levy hike, arguing it is irrational, economically harmful and unlawfully implemented. This is not just the EFF showing commitment to its stance against the increase, but a relatively novel legal precedent that could have far-reaching implications.
Russia strikes Ukraine with deadly attacks ahead of planned Istanbul talks with Kyiv/in /by
Delegations from Russia and Ukraine will meet in Turkey on Monday for their second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks.
Clay-based flooring initiative aims to give Ugandans access to cheaper, cleaner housing/in /by
A cheap, eco-friendly flooring system is helping to improve health and bring down construction costs in Uganda. The clay based earthen floors use local earth instead of cement, helping to reduce carbon emissions and when replacing traditional mud floors, help reduce dust and pests.
Pyramids FC clinch maiden CAF Champions League crown after defeating Mamelodi Sundowns/in /by
Egypt’s Pyramids bag the CAF Champions League title after defeating South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in a thrilling second leg finale.
Africa: Dangote Refinery Has Capacity to Meet West Africa’s Petroleum Needs – Dangote/in /by
[Leadership] Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group has said that the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery is fully equipped to meet the petroleum needs of Nigeria and the entire West African region.
West Africa: Dangote Refinery Can Meet Region’s Needs – Ecowas President/in /by
[Vanguard] ...Domestic refining offers more benefits, says DangoteBy Udeme Akpan
Sudan’s new PM Kamil Idris demands foreign backers halt RSF’s ‘criminal operations’/in /by
Newly appointed Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris has urged countries supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to cease “criminal operations”.
West Africa: Ecowas Leaders Say Dangote Refinery Symbolises Hope for Africa/in /by
[Vanguard] ... We've capacity to meet ECOWAS's petroleum needs - Dangote
Nigeria: IOC Not Exiting Nigeria – Presidency/in /by
[Vanguard] The Presidency says contrary to views in certain quarters, the International Oil Companies (IOC) are not exiting the country, rather they are rebalancing and refocusing on deep water.
Nigeria: Serap Sues NNPCL for Refusing to Account for ‘Missing N500bn Oil Money’/in /by
[Premium Times] SERAP is also asking the court to "direct and compel the NNPCL to invite appropriate anticorruption agencies to investigate the spending...