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In a striking move, South Africa broke ranks with its BRICS partners to support a UN General Assembly resolution demanding Russia return thousands of Ukrainian children abducted during the war. The resolution, backed by 91 countries, calls for the “immediate, safe, and unconditional return” of all forcibly transferred Ukrainian children. It also ....
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Cameroonian opposition figure Ekane, 74, has died after weeks in military detention, a development likely to intensify tensions following the disputed October 12 election. Arrested on October 24 in Douala after post-election protests, the Manidem party leader faced charges of inciting revolt and hostility against the state—allegations he rejected. His health reportedly declined severely while in custody, with his party […]
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Niger’s military government has moved to sell uranium from the nationalized Somair mine, formerly a subsidiary of the French nuclear giant Orano, on the international market. The move escalates Niger’s standoff with Orano, whose subsidiary was nationalized in June. Announced on state television, junta leader General Abdourahamane Tiani said Niger had the sovereign right to market its resources “in complete independence.” The decision further […]
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Nigeria has launched its 2025 oil licensing round, offering 50 blocks as the country works to revive production and draw fresh investment into its energy sector. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission said the round includes onshore, shallow-water, frontier, and deepwater assets, signaling a broad push to expand exploration. Regulators expect the bidding process to attract up to […]
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Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has formally committed to supplying 1.5 billion liters of petrol per month starting in December 2025. This crucial supply agreement with the West African country’s regulators marks a major step toward ending Nigeria’s long-standing dependence on imported fuel. The refinery plans to increase output to 1.7 billion liters per month by February 2026, promising […]
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Africa’s “Baby Big Five” safaris offer a gentler alternative for families with young children, replacing long, intense game drives with close-up encounters of smaller, friendly wildlife. These experiences unfold in relaxed settings such as beaches, boardwalks, mountaintops, and small reserves, where animals like meerkats, penguins, dassies, and tortoises are active during the day. In South Africa, families […]
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Nigeria’s Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) is projected to soar to a record $20 billion by the end of 2025. This optimistic forecast from CFG Advisory comes even after the nation was labeled a “Country of Particular Concern” by the US administration. While equity investments have slowed, money market instruments and bonds continue to draw investors. The surge […]
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