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Africa

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

Al Shabaab attacks major town in Somalia

The outcome of the battle was not immediately clear, with government forces and al-Shabaab giving conflicting accounts.

Al-Shbaaba/Somalia
April 15, 2025

Africa’s gas consumption hit 183 billion cubic metres: Report

The report said Algeria and Egypt, representing over 60 per cent of the regional market, were the primary drivers of this growth.

GAS PIPELINES
April 15, 2025

FG gazettes ECOWAS tariffs, advancing AfCFTA implementation

“This step under the AfCFTA framework strengthens Nigeria’s role in shaping the future of intra-African trade and boosting export competitiveness,” said the minister.

ECOWAS, AfCFTA
April 15, 2025

Sudan conflict ‘brutal’, UK foreign minister says ahead of meeting

Fighting began in April 2023 with armed clashes between the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary organisation and the Sudanese Armed Forces.

Sudan war
April 14, 2025

ECOWAS urges member states to strengthen cooperation, attract foreign investment

Ms Toure-Litse said ECOWAS had taken steps to institutionalise ECIM structures.

ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC)
April 14, 2025

Namibia moves to boost local participation in mining

Namibia has recently seen increased interest in its oil and gas potential alongside significant investment in green hydrogen and renewable energy.

Namibia Flag
April 13, 2025

Gabon’s junta leader Brice Nguema wins presidential election with over 90% votes

His major challenger, Bilie-by-Nze, polled slightly over 3 per cent of the votes.

General Brice Nguema
April 12, 2025

Africa’s GDP to grow by 4% in 2025 despite global economic challenges: Afreximbank

The report highlighted the key macroeconomic and trade developments shaping Africa’s recovery.

Afreximbank
April 12, 2025

Gunmen abduct visiting American pastor during church sermon

Police spokesperson Andre Beetge confirmed that Mr Sullivan was kidnapped by four armed and masked men

South Africa