Nigerian unions’ strike disrupts electricity supply, shuts down airports
An indefinite strike by Nigeria’s labor unions over minimum wage hike left the country in the dark after the power grid shutdown and closed airports. […]
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Niger-Benin Pipeline Dispute: Stalemate Continues
The Benin-Niger inter-state committee meeting failed to resolve ongoing issues between the two nations. Both countries have partnered with China National Petroleum Corp on an […]
AfDB’s economic outlook: Africa’s resilient economies set for stronger growth in 2024
African economies remain resilient and its growth potential in 2024 is “remarkable,” despite challenges that are testing the global economy, says the latest African Development […]
King Mohammed VI chairs a council of ministers, several draft decrees adopted
King Mohammed VI chaired this Saturday at the Royal Palace in Casablanca a council of ministers that adopted a number of draft decrees, including one […]
Morocco’s Flag Carrier Announces Launch of Casablanca-Abuja Direct Route
Morocco’s airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced, at a ceremony held recently in Abuja, the launch as of June 23 of a direct route linking […]
Kenya’s President Claims Private Flight Cost Less Than National Carrier
Kenyan President William Ruto faced backlash after claiming the private jet used for his recent U.S. trip was cheaper than flying on the national carrier, […]
Dangote Laments Visa Requirements, a Hindrance to Africans’ Continental Movement
Even for Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, traveling within his continent poses significant challenges. Despite doing business across multiple African countries, the Nigerian-born billionaire laments […]
Guyana: Exxon Faces Deadline to Advance Gas Project or Lose Concessions
An Exxon Mobil-led consortium may have to decide by October if it will develop a major natural gas discovery off Guyana’s coast, according to the […]
China intercedes to end Benin’s ban on Niger’s oil exports
China has brokered a deal that enabled an end to Benin’s blockade of Niger’s oil exports through a Chinese-built pipeline. China had extended a resource-backed […]
Ghana seeks nuclear power plant
Ghana plans to select in December the company that will build its nuclear power plant to close electricity supply gaps. The bidders include France’s EDF, […]