South Sudan army announces recapture of major rebel-held town
South Sudan’s government forces announce the recapture of the opposition-held town of Akobo — the latest flashpoint in fighting between
Nigeria grants 45-year Lagos port concession to world’s top container shipping company in $1bn deal.
Swiss shipping giant MSC has entered into a 45-year concession deal with Nigerian maritime firm Nigerdock to construct, manage, and
Parliament concludes debate on 2026 SONA, adopts motion
Parliament has formally concluded deliberations on the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by President John Dramani Mahama
High oil prices may benefit West African crude exporters but not consumers, Argus analyst says
Rising global oil prices driven by tensions in the Middle East could boost revenues for crude exporters in West Africa,
South Africa calls U.S. ambassador to respond to contentious statements.
Relations between South Africa and the United States are becoming increasingly strained after recent remarks by the U.S. ambassador reportedly
Botswana, South Africa and DRC on standby as US rare earth stockpiles may last only two months.
The United States is facing a looming shortage of critical rare earth minerals, with its defence reserves reportedly lasting only
Oil prices climb as continued attacks target shipping routes and oil facilities amid tensions with Iran.
Crude oil prices climbed past $100 per barrel on Thursday after fresh attacks on maritime traffic and key energy facilities
Minority demands briefing on Ghana-US collaboration in Nigeria airstrikes
The Minority in Parliament is calling on the government to provide an immediate briefing on the legal basis for Ghana’s
Egypt prime minister defends fuel price hike
Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly said Tuesday that his government had to raise fuel prices to make sure local production
Iran: Funeral procession held in Tehran for military officials
In the Iranian capital, thousands took to the streets to mourn officials killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, state media reported on