Who wins when Nigeria’s richest man takes on the ‘oil mafia’?
Petrol production at Nigerian business tycoon Aliko Dangote’s $20bn (£15.5bn) state-of-the-art oil refinery ought to be some of the best…
Rescuers send water through holes to building collapse trapped
Rescue teams in Tanzania say they have managed to establish contact with people who are still trapped a day after…
Miss Nigeria’s pride after defying trolls to challenge for Miss Universe
Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has spoken of her pride at coming second in the Miss Universe competition, as well as…
Gabon votes on new constitution, key step towards democratic rule
Voters in Gabon headed to the polls on Saturday to decide on a new constitution that would pave the way…
Nigeria’s inflation rate surges as food prices escalate
Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to 33.9% in October driven by high food prices, official figures showed. In September, the rate…
Turkey offered partner status by BRICS amid bid to balance East-West ties
Turkey has been offered partner country status by BRICS, the bloc of emerging economies, as part of its ongoing efforts…
Fresh airstrikes hit Beirut, as Israel presses ahead with campaign against Hezbollah
Lebanon’s capital has been was rocked by another round of Israeli strikes. Blasts were reported on Friday in the area…
WHO warns measles infections on the rise, after more than 10 million cases reported in 2023
According to the World Health organisation, more than 10 million cases of measles were recorded last year. The figure represents…
Tunisia: French student detained for weeks, flies back home
Tunisia has released a French Phd Student. The announcement was made Friday (Nov. 15) by the French ministry. Victor Dupont,…
Gabonese vote on new Constitution
Voters lined up outside polling stations in Gabon’s capital, Libreville, on Saturday (Nov. 16) to cast their ballots in a…
France-trained Ukrainian soldiers prepare to deploy against Russia
A French military task force with a festive name — “Champagne” — is wrapping up a mission that’s no party:…
Panic, displacement in Haiti’s capital as gangs step up attacks
Residents of a neighborhood in the Haitian capital recently attacked by gangs fled from their homes Thursday, some saying there…
Boos and questions after Jake Paul, 27, beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson
Social media personality turned youtuber Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson, 31 years his senior, in Arlington Texas, on Friday (Nov.…
South Africa sets up inter-agency team to help bring illegal miners to the surface
Authorities in South Africa have put together a team including mine rescue experts to come up with a plan to…
Grandma with chunky sunglasses becomes unlikely fashion icon
A grandmother in rural Zambia has become an style icon and internet sensation – after agreeing to play dress-up and…
Sudan war deaths are likely much higher than recorded, researchers say
More than 61,000 people are estimated to have died in Khartoum state during the first 14 months of Sudan’s war,…
Sri Lankan president’s coalition wins big majority in general election
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s leftist coalition won a thumping victory in a snap general election, gaining power to…
Seaweed farming brings hope to Kenyan villagers hit by climate change
The people of Kenya’s coastal village of Mwazaro used to earn their living mainly growing cassava and maize, until the…
South Africa’s top gold miner names Nel new CEO amid copper pivot
Harmony Gold (HARJ.J), opens new tab, South Africa’s biggest gold producer by volume, said on Thursday it had appointed Beyers…
Mike Tyson promises victory over Jake Paul in historic fight
Mike Tyson wasn’t in the mood for talking in the final news conference before the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion faces…