Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria is facing a growing contradiction at the heart of its oil industry – shipping out millions of barrels of crude while its largest refinery fights to stay fully operational. New data shows the country exported 55.39 million barrels of crude oil in just the first two months of 2026, even as domestic […]
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Faith Nyasuguta World Athletics has shut down attempts by 11 elite athletes to switch allegiance to Turkey, calling the move part of a “coordinated recruitment strategy” driven by lucrative state-backed deals. The group included top names from across the track world – five Kenyans, four Jamaicans, a Nigerian, and a Russian. Among them were marathon […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Cameroon is turning up the heat on its gold sector, rolling out tough new conditions that could reshape how foreign mining companies operate – especially in the resource-rich East Region. In a decisive move to regain control over a largely informal and loosely regulated industry, authorities now require mining firms to meet strict […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of the illegal possession of a firearm and discharging it in public, in a ruling that marks a major legal and political moment in South Africa. The sentence was handed down by Magistrate Twanet Olivier at the KuGompo City […]
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Faith Nyasuguta William Ruto has issued a blunt assessment of the African Union, declaring that in its current form, the body is “not fit” to help Africa unlock its full potential. Speaking during a high-level meeting with intelligence chiefs from across the continent, Ruto called for sweeping institutional reforms, arguing that Africa’s premier multilateral body […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Sudan’s vast mineral potential is attracting growing interest from American investors, but deep concerns over transparency and security continue to stall meaningful investment in the sector. Following a high-level meeting with Mining Minister Lasuba Lodoro, the U.S. Embassy in Juba issued a blunt assessment, warning that opaque decision-making and weak governance structures […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Tems delivered one of the most electrifying moments at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, making a surprise appearance during Justin Bieber’s headline set in California. The duo joined Bieber on stage this past weekend, performing their global hit “Essence” to a roaring crowd. The unexpected collaboration […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Egypt and Russia are accelerating construction of the $30 billion El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, a flagship project that is as much about geopolitics as it is about energy. As timelines tighten and global energy pressures mount, both countries are pushing to fast-track delivery of one of Africa’s most ambitious nuclear ventures. Located […]
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Faith Nyasuguta France is intensifying efforts to secure new uranium supplies in Africa, turning to Botswana after losing control of a major mining asset in Niger. The shift highlights a growing global race for nuclear fuel as countries ramp up clean energy ambitions and reduce dependence on volatile supply chains. At the center of the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Madagascar has declared a state of emergency as concerns mount over potential fuel shortages linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. President Andry Rajoelina signed a decree granting the government sweeping powers to safeguard national energy supplies, including the authority to requisition fuel stocks and intervene directly in distribution systems if necessary. […]
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