Apr 19, 2024
Niger to Supply Mali with 150 Million Litres of Diesel in New Energy Partnership
Under the terms of the new agreement, Niger will offer the diesel at nearly half the normal market rate, marking a crucial step in supporting Mali’s energy needs....
Apr 18, 2024
Severe Drought Affects Nearly Half of Zambia's Population, Calls for $940 Million in Aid
In Zambia, the drought has drastically affected the agriculture sector, with one million hectares of planted maize—the country's staple food—adversely impacted....
Apr 18, 2024
Sierra Leone Faces Power Crisis as Cities Plunge into Darkness Over Unpaid Bills
Joseph Kargbo, a resident of Freetown's eastern suburbs, voiced his exasperation, stating, "I have gone for six days without a flash of light in my house."...
Apr 17, 2024
The U.N. rights chief says eastern Congo’s escalating violence is being forgotten by the world
During a visit to the region on Wednesday, Türk emphasized the urgent need for increased support and peace efforts to address the humanitarian disaster affecting millions....
Apr 17, 2024
Nigerian Socialite Charged for Abusing Banknotes Amid Crackdown on Currency Abuse
Okechukwu, who owns a well-known nightclub in the oil-rich Delta State, faced the court on Wednesday in Lagos' Federal High Court where he was granted bail set at 10 million naira (approximately $8,600)...
Apr 16, 2024
Ugandan Traders Shut Down Businesses in Protest Against New Tax System
The system, known as the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS), was introduced by the Uganda Revenue Authority in January 2021 to monitor sales and taxes in real-time....