Nigerian Airlines Avert Shutdown as Iran War Hikes Fuel Prices
Nigerian airlines continued flying Thursday despite threatening a shutdown over sky-high jet fuel prices roiling the industry in Africa’s top crude producer and most populous nation.
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Hero’s Welcome in Kenya for Marathon Record-Breaker Sawe
There was a hero’s welcome for marathon world record-breaker Sabastian Sawe as he returned to Kenya and was lauded by President William Ruto on Thursday.
South Africa court deports Mugabe’s son in shooting case
A South African court on Wednesday ordered the deportation of the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s former leader, Robert Mugabe, implicated in the shooting of a gardener after an altercation.
UAE pulls out of OPEC oil cartels citing ‘national interests’
The UAE has been an OPEC member through the emirate of Abu Dhabi since 1967, four years before the former British protectorate became a country.
Ghana pulls out of US aid talks over demands for personal data
The deal would have provided Ghana $109 million in funding for five years, according to the source who spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity, without confirming the specific areas of focus of the proposal.
President Ruto Responds to Backlash Over Remarks About Nigerians
Kenyan President Dr. William Ruto has broken his silence after facing backlash online for suggesting that Nigerian English is difficult to comprehend and requires a translator.
Mali airline suspends flights after attacks spark security crisis
A Mali airline said Tuesday it had temporarily halted flights to two regions, as the country grappled with the aftermath of large-scale weekend attacks that have shaken the ruling junta’s grip on the west African nation.
Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali town after attacks
Jihadists and Tuareg separatists in Mali have taken control of the key northern town of Kidal after coordinated attacks on strategic junta positions across the country, an ally of the local governor and local sources said.
Gachagua abandons quest for reinstatement as Deputy President, now seeks compensation
Former Deputy President of Kenya, Rigathi Gachagua, has abandoned his prayer seeking reinstatement to office in his ongoing court challenge against his impeachment.
Burundi president named ruling party candidate for 2027 election
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been named as the candidate of his ruling party for the presidential election due to be held next year, the party said on Sunday.
