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Nigeria: Fuel demand falls following end of subsidies/in /by
The average daily petrol consumption reportedly reached 48.43 million litres in June, down from the previous average of 66.9 million.
The Democratic Republic of Congo aims to attract new investors/in /by
Kinshasa hosted the DRC's Country Risk Conference for the second year in a row to guide investors in examining the country's strengths and weaknesses. The goal is to diversify the economy with a focus on reforms and greater transparency so that it becomes more attractive internationally
Chinese mining companies accused of human rights violations (NGOs)/in /by
"Our data shows that human rights and environmental violations are common in the exploration, extraction, and processing of transitional energy minerals",
DRC: at least 8 dead in a new attack in North Kivu/in /by
At least eight people, including five women and two children, were killed in an attack on Wednesday in a village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to local sources contacted by AFP.
Aretha Franklin’s estate subject of upcoming trial/in /by
The Queen of Soul, who had four sons, didn’t have a formal, typewrittn will in place, despite years of health problems and efforts to get one done.
Can Africa pursue economic development without relying on fossil fuels?/in /by
While many African countries heavily depend on oil and gas exports, the continent experiences the harshest impacts of climate change despite contributing only 3% of global CO2 emissions.
Ethiopia: Upper House votes to form 12th regional state/in /by
"Considering the desire expressed through a referendum by six zones and five special districts previously integrated into the SNNPR (Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region), the House of Federation has accepted (...) that they organize themselves in (new) regional state", announces the
Algeria’s Tamgout cheese: A Swiss-inspired success story/in /by
In a matter of 15 years, Rachid Ibersiene's "Tamgout" cheese -- a blend of the Swiss Gruyere and Dutch Gouda styles -- has become a source of pride for the north African country. Both Algerians and foreigners have taken a keen interest in the unique product.
Nigeria triggers national response plan for annual deadly floods; 14 states on alert/in /by
"As it is, the (flooding) outlook is still very gloomy and we are doing our best to raise awareness and get the various agencies to prepare accordingly,"
Millions left with no aid as West Africa suffers worst hunger crisis in 10 years/in /by
Nearly half of the 11.6 million people targeted for food aid during the June to August lean season are not receiving any assistance, the agency said in a statement.