MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT FUELS SURGE IN DEMAND FOR NIGERIA’S LNG EXPORTS

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT FUELS SURGE IN DEMAND FOR NIGERIA’S LNG EXPORTS

Faith Nyasuguta  Nigeria is emerging as a key beneficiary of shifting global energy dynamics, as buyers increasingly turn to its liquefied natural gas (LNG) amid supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The instability has forced major energy consumers to reassess their supply chains, opening new commercial space for alternative producers like Nigeria. […]

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 NIGER EMERGES AS SAHEL’S NEW OIL FRONTIER AS ALGERIA’S SONATRACH MOVES IN

NIGER EMERGES AS SAHEL’S NEW OIL FRONTIER AS ALGERIA’S SONATRACH MOVES IN

Faith Nyasuguta  Niger is rapidly positioning itself as one of the Sahel’s most promising oil and gas frontiers, with Algeria’s state-owned energy giant Sonatrach set to begin well-drilling operations at the Kafra field in early April. The development signals a major shift in the country’s hydrocarbons sector, pointing to renewed momentum and growing investor confidence […]

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 AUSTRALIA BANS VISITORS FROM IRAN AMID MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

AUSTRALIA BANS VISITORS FROM IRAN AMID MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

Wayne Lumbasi Australia has announced a temporary six-month ban on visitors from Iran, preventing Iranian citizens holding tourist visas from entering the country as authorities respond to growing geopolitical tensions and migration concerns. The decision was introduced by the government of Australia in March 2026 and applies specifically to Iranian passport holders travelling on visitor […]

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 SENEGAL APPEALS TO THE COURT OF ARBITRATION FOR SPORT  AGAINST REMOVAL OF AFCON TITLE

SENEGAL APPEALS TO THE COURT OF ARBITRATION FOR SPORT  AGAINST REMOVAL OF AFCON TITLE

Wayne Lumbasi Senegal have escalated their dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle that could redefine the tournament’s outcome and test the authority of African football’s governing body. The controversy stems from the dramatic AFCON final […]

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 IRAN MILITARY SPOKESPERSON SAYS U.S IS NEGOTIATING WITH ITSELF

IRAN MILITARY SPOKESPERSON SAYS U.S IS NEGOTIATING WITH ITSELF

Wayne Lumbasi A sharp exchange between Iran and the United States has underscored the fragile state of diplomacy amid an escalating regional conflict, after a senior Iranian military spokesperson dismissed U.S. claims of ongoing negotiations as “self-directed.” The remarks, delivered by Ebrahim Zolfaghari, were broadcast by state media and widely interpreted as a direct rebuttal […]

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 GHANA BECOMES THE FIRST AFRICAN COUNTRY TO SIGN DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION

GHANA BECOMES THE FIRST AFRICAN COUNTRY TO SIGN DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION

Wayne Lumbasi  Ghana has become the first African nation to sign a formal defence and security partnership with the European Union, marking a historic shift in relations between Africa and Europe as both sides seek to respond to growing global and regional security threats. The agreement, concluded in March 2026, establishes a structured framework for […]

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 CHINA DEEPENS AFRICA TIES WITH HIGH-LEVEL TOUR ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA, KENYA AND SEYCHELLES

CHINA DEEPENS AFRICA TIES WITH HIGH-LEVEL TOUR ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA, KENYA AND SEYCHELLES

Faith Nyasuguta  China is ramping up its engagement with Africa through a high-level diplomatic tour spanning South Africa, Kenya and Seychelles, shedding a light on Beijing’s expanding economic and strategic footprint across the continent. The visit, led by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, signals a renewed push to strengthen partnerships in trade, infrastructure and development. […]

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