Egypt raises fuel prices by up to 30 percent/in /by
In a statement, the ministry said the adjustments were driven by "disruptions in supply chains, rising risk levels and higher maritime shipping and insurance costs", which have pushed petroleum product prices to "levels not seen in years"
Madagascar interim leader dissolves entire government, dismisses PM/in /by
The President of Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, has dissolved the entire government, including dismissing the Prime Minister.
UN leaders address global gender inequality/in /by
The main theme for this year's session is ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and addressing structural barriers
Trump says war against Iran to end ‘very soon’ as Iran vows to fight ‘as long as needed’/in /by
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran could be short-lived, but he left open the possibility of an escalation in fighting if global oil supplies are disrupted by the Islamic Republic, which chose a new hard-line supreme leader.
US warns of possible terror threat targeting its facilities in Nigeria/in /by
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning of a possible terrorist threat targeting US government facilities and American-affiliated schools in the country.
Air Algerie crash: Manslaughter trial for aircraft lessor starts in Paris/in /by
The aircraft involved in the 2014 crash, a McDonnell Douglas MD-83, had been leased to AirAlgerie, Algeria's national carrier, by Swiftair along with its crew
Oil: Nigeria’s Dangote says will prioritise domestic fuel market/in /by
Fuel prices in the west African country have already risen by around 20 percent in the space of a week, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and the latter's subsequent retaliation
Niger: Army repels attack on Tahoua drone base/in /by
A military drone base at the airport in Niger’s Tahoua was targeted overnight Sunday. Local authorities say the army fended off the attack, which left left several soldiers injured and several assailants dead.
Guinea: Opposition reacts to dissolution of 40 political parties/in /by
Guinea's main opposition figure, Cellou Dalein Diallo, accused President Mamadi Doumbouya of attempting to build a one party state, after the government dissolved 40 political parties.
Egyptian artist takes on the male-dominated Sufi practice of whirling/in /by
An artist captivated a crowd in Cairo as she whirled to folklore music in a long red dress, leading a cultural and spiritual performance that celebrated the spirit of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.