Does TotalEnergies’s rebrand mean ambitions plans for Africa?
Nicolas Terraz, who has been at the helm of TotalEnergies’ exploration and production branch south of the Sahara since July…
Titan Trust Bank plots expansion as 2021 profit on course to double
The bank is “looking at opportunities to scale up”, which may include making acquisitions, going public or selling a eurobond,…
Lebanon: Najib Mikati named new prime minister-designate | Politics News
BREAKING The billionaire businessman is now tasked with forming a reformist government for a possible third stint as PM. Lebanon’s…
Nigeria: The Lagos Free Zone – complete with port – aims to transform industrial growth
Special economic zones (SEZs) and free-trade zones were the spearhead of Asian industrialisation – allowing countries with major deficits in…
French parliament approves COVID passes despite protests | Coronavirus pandemic News
New legislation extends the use of health certificates in daily life, introduces mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers. France’s parliament has…
Inside Steinhoff’s legal defence against fresh claims
The Africa Report understands that Steinhoff filed its appeal papers in the Western Cape high court matter on Friday. Two…
Nigeria faces deadly Covid-19 wave as Delta infections jump 150%
Against a backdrop of nationwide vaccination and testing campaigns that targeted hard-to-reach areas, Nigeria was able to keep the rate…
Lebanon: President Aoun holds consultations to name PM-designate | Politics News
DEVELOPING STORY Former premier and billionaire businessman Mikati looks set to receive the majority of the votes. Beirut, Lebanon –…
Cloud technology in Africa: who is doing what, where? Teraco, Raxio, Rack Centre…
As bandwidth doubles in just a few years on the continent, companies and governments are increasingly able to rely on…
New Zealand to accept return of woman linked to ISIL (ISIS) | ISIL/ISIS News
The woman, identified as Suhayra Aden, also had Australian citizenship but it was revoked last year. New Zealand announced on…
Kais Saied: The political outsider accused of a coup | Politics News
President accused of attack on Tunisian democracy after sacking the country’s prime minister and suspending parliament. Tunisia’s president described his…
US civil rights activist Robert Moses dies at age 86 | Civil Rights News
Robert Parris Moses, a United States civil rights activist who endured beatings and jail while leading black voter registration drives…
Qatar’s foreign minister visits Iran to meet top officials | Middle East News
Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met Iran’s President-elect Ebrahim Raisi to discuss bilateral relations. Qatar’s foreign minister Sheikh Mohammad…
Lebanese Sunni leaders endorse Mikati to form new government | Politics News
Former PM and billionaire businessman Najib Mikati on course to become Lebanon’s prime minister-designate, but he faces Christian opposition. Beirut,…
Indonesia extends COVID curbs by a week as hospitals deluged | Coronavirus pandemic News
Indonesia has become Asia’s COVID-19 epicentre with hospitals overwhelmed, particularly on the densely populated island of Java and on Bali.…
Asian champions Qatar beat El Salvador to reach Gold Cup semis | Football News
Ali scores brace for Qatar while holders Mexico thrash Honduras to book their place in the last-four. Al Moez Ali…
Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi: Iraq does not need US combat troops | ISIL/ISIS News
With the threat of an ISIL resurgence ever-present in Iraq, al-Kadhimi stressed Baghdad was not seeking a full withdrawal. Iraq’s…
Surfing makes long-awaited Olympics debut at Tokyo 2020 | Olympics News
Under blue skies and a blazing sun, surfing made its Olympic debut on Sunday, more than a century after Hawaiian…
Nearly 60 prosecuted over Cuba demonstrations, says top official | Coronavirus pandemic News
Hundreds were arrested during protests this month and many face charges of contempt, public disorder and vandalism. Nearly 60 people…
Another Nicaraguan presidential hopeful arrested in crackdown | Elections News
President Daniel Ortega faces international rebuke for cracking down on potential opponents ahead of November elections. Another potential presidential contender…