EU invests in Douala–N’Djamena corridor as it shifts from donor to investor in Africa/in /by
EU invests €40m in Douala - N’Djamena trade corridor as it moves from donor to investor in Africa while Nigeria Cracks Down on Facebook Over Tax Evasion, as Uganda and Other African Nations Target Revenue from Big Tech
Britain hands over control of Chagos Islands to Mauritius/in /by
Despite a last minute injunction after a legal challenge from two Chagossian women, the deal between the UK and Mauritius to transfer the sovereignty of the archipelago in the Indian Ocean has gone ahead on Thursday. The islands are home to a UK-US military base and strategically important.
“Autophagies”: so much more than a culinary performance/in /by
At the Festival Confit de Cavaillon in southern France, African culinary heritage, dance and music converge into a singular performance that leaves viewers satisfied, both intellectually and physically. It's name: "Autophagies".
Nigeria: Assessing Nigeria’s Shifting Oil, Gas Landscape/in /by
[This Day] On May 29, President Bola Tinubu will mark the halfway point into his tenure. Midway into his first term, Nigeria's oil and gas sector, a long-standing cornerstone of the nation's economy, stands at a critical juncture.
Nigeria: Adeniyi – NCS Enforcing Fiscal Measures That Promote Shift From Fossil Fuel/in /by
[This Day] The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has said the service is committed to enforcing fiscal measures that will promote a shift away from fossil fuel dependency in line with the country's goal in achieving net zero emission by 2060.
Israeli foreign minister identifies victims of shooting outside embassy in Washington/in /by
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar identified the victims as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. Lischinsky was a research assistant, and Milgrim organized visits and missions to Israel.
Terrorism and instability: “critical moment” for Somalia, says rapporteur/in /by
Somalia has long been struggling in the fight against terrorist groups on its territory, among which the most prominent is al-Shabaab. The Special Rapporteur on Counterterrorism and Human Rights visited the country from 10 to 20 May in order to assess the situation on the ground.
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry prepares to take Olympic body’s top job/in /by
On Thursday, she was in Australia to formally hand over oversight of preparations for the 2032 Games in Brisbane.
Beirut: Palestinian president Abbas meets with Lebanese officials/in /by
In his first visit in seven years, the Palestinian leader met with Lebanese officials, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Beirut. On Wednesday, the Lebanese and Palestinian presidents agreed that Palestinian factions won't use Lebanon as a launchpad for any attacks against Israel.
Congo’s public prosecutor calls for lifting of justice minister’s immunity/in /by
The Appeal Court is seeking to prosecute Constant Mutamba for alleged misappropriation of public funds.