Gabon’s interim president, Brice Oligui Nguema, confirmed his decision to run in the upcoming presidential election on April 12, 2025.
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After 17 years of hiatus, Libya opens first oil exploration bidding round to attract foreign companies.
Libya begins first oil bidding round since Gaddafi’s fall Read More »
Uganda has signed its first mining production sharing agreement with local firms Sarrai Group Limited and Nile Fibreboard Limited to redevelop the Kilembe copper and cobalt mine.
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Kenya welcomes back repatriated mountain bongos from the US, a crucial step in boosting the wild population of this critically endangered species and restoring ecological heritage.
Kenya reclaims lost species with return of mountain bongos Read More »
Facing financial constraints, the UN World Food Programme closes its Southern Africa bureau, while the region endures the impact of an ongoing El Nino-induced drought.
WFP closes Southern Africa office due to funding cuts Read More »
Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast urge for more rain to strengthen mid-crop and ensure better yield.
Rainfall crucial for Ivory Coast’s cocoa mid-crop development Read More »
Ghanaian lawmakers have reintroduced a controversial anti-LGBTQ bill seeking to increase penalties for same-sex acts and criminalize the promotion of LGBTQ+ rights.
Ghana reintroduces harsher anti-LGBTQ legislation Read More »
Clashes in northern Benin left ten gunmen and one soldier dead as the military launched an operation against rising insurgent-linked attacks near the Niger border.
Ten gunmen and one soldier killed in clashes in Benin Read More »
A unit at South Africa’s Koeberg nuclear power plant was shut down after an unplanned trip, with Eskom expecting it to be reconnected within 48 hours.
Unplanned trip forces South Africa nuclear plant unit to shut down Read More »
Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio faces sexual harassment allegations from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, prompting legal battles, public outrage, and calls for an independent investigation.
Sexual harassment allegations shake Nigerian Senate leadership Read More »
