DANGOTE REFINERY SHAKES EUROPE’S OIL MARKET

DANGOTE REFINERY SHAKES EUROPE’S OIL MARKET

Faith Nyasuguta Dangote’s oil refinery in Nigeria is reshaping global fuel markets, with its impact now being felt in Europe. According to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the massive production of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at the $20.5 billion Dangote refinery is disrupting Europe’s gasoline market, forcing adjustments in trade flows. For […]

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 UAE PRESIDENT TO VISIT NIGERIA ON TINUBU’S INVITATION

UAE PRESIDENT TO VISIT NIGERIA ON TINUBU’S INVITATION

Faith Nyasuguta The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has accepted an invitation from Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu to visit the West African nation. The announcement was made by Nigeria’s presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. President Tinubu recently traveled to Abu Dhabi to attend Sustainability Week, a forum focused […]

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 WAS ZIMBABWE’S OPPOSITION BRIBED TO BACK PRESIDENTIAL TERM EXTENSION?

WAS ZIMBABWE’S OPPOSITION BRIBED TO BACK PRESIDENTIAL TERM EXTENSION?

Faith Nyasuguta Zimbabwe’s opposition has shocked many by announcing it will not oppose calls to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years, sparking heated debates on the integrity of the country’s politics. Critics now question whether this decision was driven by genuine political alignment or fueled by hidden incentives. President Mnangagwa’s second and final […]

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 U.S IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON SUDAN’S ARMY CHIEF OVER CIVIL WAR TACTICS

U.S IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON SUDAN’S ARMY CHIEF OVER CIVIL WAR TACTICS

Faith Nyasuguta The United States has imposed sanctions on Sudan’s army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of prioritizing conflict over negotiations in a civil war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions.  The US Treasury Department stated that under Burhan’s leadership, the army has employed tactics such as indiscriminate bombing […]

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 AFRICA’S AVIATION INDUSTRY GROWS IN 2024: THE BUSTLING AIRPORTS LEADING THE WAY

AFRICA’S AVIATION INDUSTRY GROWS IN 2024: THE BUSTLING AIRPORTS LEADING THE WAY

Faith Nyasuguta  The aviation industry is thriving globally, and Africa is no exception, as airports across the continent saw significant growth in 2024. Driven by increased urbanization, tourism, and the expansion of trade networks, African airports have become critical hubs for international and domestic travel. As more people take to the skies, the aviation sector […]

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 RWANDA ANNOUNCES FIRST OIL DISCOVERY, JOINS OTHER AFRICAN NATIONS IN OIL RENAISSANCE

RWANDA ANNOUNCES FIRST OIL DISCOVERY, JOINS OTHER AFRICAN NATIONS IN OIL RENAISSANCE

Faith Nyasuguta  Rwanda announced on Wednesday its first oil discovery, confirming 13 reservoirs in Lake Kivu, which borders the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This breakthrough comes after over a decade of exploration in the lake. “We have oil,” said Francis Kamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board, during a parliamentary hearing, […]

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 AFRICA GEARS UP FOR A WAVE OF ELECTIONS IN 2025

AFRICA GEARS UP FOR A WAVE OF ELECTIONS IN 2025

Faith Nyasuguta In 2025, the African continent will witness a significant wave of elections, with over ten nations, including Tanzania, Malawi, Cameroon, Gabon, and Cote d’Ivoire, preparing to head to the polls. This series of elections is expected to shape the politics of the continent and influence its trajectory for years to come. Tanzania: A […]

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