Nigeria: Local Refinery Currently Meets 50% of Daily Petrol Consumption – Nmdpra/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has disclosed that local refinery only meets 50 per cent of daily fuel consumption, justifying the continued importation of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) to meet the shortfall.
Rwanda-backed rebels could spark wider regional war, UN officials warn/in /by
The seizure of major cities in eastern Congo by the M23 rebel group in recent weeks and statements by key parties show that “the risk of a regional conflagration is more real today than ever before,” said Huang Xia, U.N. special envoy for Africa's Great Lakes region
Qatar Emir says he remains committed to a Gaza ceasefire deal/in /by
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said it represents an essential step towards a permanent truce in the enclave.
Beauty knows no age: Japan’s seniors embrace glamour in a growing market/in /by
In Japan, seniors are embracing beauty routines through Shiseido’s makeup courses, as the country's ageing population becomes a key market for fashion and wellness.
Frail Ugandan opposition figure back in jail after brief court appearance/in /by
Kizza Besigye has been detained since November after being kidnapped in Nairobi and hauled before a military court in Kampala.
US top diplomat to boycott G20 foreign ministers meeting in South Africa/in /by
Amid tension between Washington and Pretoria, Marco Rubio has criticised the country's policies as 'anti-American'.
Mystical beliefs are fueling Senegal’s illegal big cat trade/in /by
Lions are the national emblem of Senegal and are considered auspicious by many of its citizens. This has lead to hunting of lions to create protective talismans, threatening the future of the big cats which are critically endangered in West Africa.
Kenyan MP charged with forging University certificates/in /by
Prosecutors claim Koimburi forged his high school certificate and two university course participation certificates
South Africa’s budget postponed amid coalition dispute/in /by
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza told lawmakers that such a postponement had never occurred in the past 30 years. The budget is now expected to be tabled on 12 March.
Cairo dog cafe offers space for owners and pets to hang out together/in /by
The Dog Cafe, opened in 2022, is believed to have been the first of its kind in the Egyptian capital.