Kenya Defends Gulf Fuel Deals
Kenya’s government has defended its fuel supply agreements with Gulf producers following criticism from opposition parties over transparency and pricing concerns. Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi said the government-to-government arrangement with suppliers such as Saudi Aramco and ADNOC has stabilized fuel availability and shielded Kenya from severe supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. […]
Nigerian Court Clears Former President for Presidential Race
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election, dismissing a legal challenge and awarding $13,000 in costs against the plaintiff. The court held that the complainant lacked standing, noting that identical rulings had already been issued by courts in Yenagoa […]
South Africa’s Impeachment Committee Meets Over Farmgate
South Africa’s parliament will convene an impeachment committee next week to investigate President Cyril Ramaphosa over the “Farmgate” scandal, reviving a controversy that continues to test the country’s fragile coalition politics. The committee’s initial task is to elect a chairperson, with the opposition Democratic Alliance firmly opposed to an African National Congress-aligned pick. While the […]
Erdogan Marks Africa Day With Unity Message
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used Africa Day celebrations, marking the African Union’s anniversary, to reinforce Turkey’s growing diplomatic and economic ties with African countries. In a public message, Erdogan praised the “strong historical and human ties” between Turkey and African nations, framing Africa as a community of brothers and sisters rather than mere trade […]
