South Africa Renews Push for UN Security Council Reform
South Africa Renews Push for UN Security Council Reform Pretoria calls for permanent African seats and veto rights, arguing current structure excludes the Global South. South Africa has intensified its campaign for sweeping reform of the United Nations Security Council, insisting that the body’s current structure is outdated and unjust to Africa and other developing […]
Estonia Accuses Russia of Airspace Violation by Fighter Jets
Estonia Accuses Russia of Airspace Violation by Fighter Jets NATO on alert after three Russian MiG-31s allegedly breach Estonian territory near Gulf of Finland. Estonia has accused Russia of violating its airspace after three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets reportedly flew over Vaindloo Island in the Gulf of Finland for about 12 minutes without authorization. According […]
Rwanda Cycling Championship Faces Scrutiny Over Human Rights Concerns
Rwanda Cycling Championship Faces Scrutiny Over Human Rights Concerns Hosting of UCI Road World Championships sparks debate over sports, politics, and global image. As Rwanda prepares to host the UCI Road World Championships the first time the cycling event takes place on African soil — the occasion has been clouded by controversy. While the event, […]
Nigeria Reaffirms Bid to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Abuja
Nigeria Reaffirms Bid to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Abuja President Tinubu pledges full government support as Nigeria competes with India for hosting rights. Nigeria has restated its determination to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Abuja, a move that would make it the first African nation to stage the multi-sport event. President Bola Tinubu, […]
Nigeria Mulls Shifting Oil Contract Control to Regulator in Major Industry Shake-Up
Nigeria Mulls Shifting Oil Contract Control to Regulator in Major Industry Shake-Up Amendment to Petroleum Industry Act could transfer authority from NNPC to regulator in bid to boost transparency and revenue. Nigeria is considering amending its landmark 2021 Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to transfer control of existing oil contracts from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company […]
Industry Leaders Urge End to Dangote-DAPPMAN Feud as Nigeria’s Refining Revolution Hangs in Balance
Industry Leaders Urge End to Dangote-DAPPMAN Feud as Nigeria’s Refining Revolution Hangs in Balance The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has stepped into the escalating dispute between Dangote Refinery and petroleum marketers, calling for unity and collaboration as Nigeria stands on the brink of a historic refining transformation. The industry body warned […]
Reconnaissance Energy Africa Boosts Funding to $18 Million Amid Strong Investor Demand
Reconnaissance Energy Africa Boosts Funding to $18 Million Amid Strong Investor Demand Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. has increased its underwritten offering to C$18 million due to robust investor interest, as the company advances operations on its Ngulu Block offshore Gabon and provides updates on its Kavango West 1X exploration well. The expanded funding will support […]
Liberia Strengthens Nuclear Cooperation with IAEA Through 2030 Framework Agreement
Liberia Strengthens Nuclear Cooperation with IAEA Through 2030 Framework Agreement Liberia has signed a comprehensive five-year Country Programme Framework with the International Atomic Energy Agency covering 2026 to 2030, focusing on technical cooperation in agriculture, health, radiation safety, and environmental protection. The agreement was formalized on September 17, 2025, in Vienna, Austria, with Liberia’s Minister […]
BW Energy Begins High-Stakes Drilling Campaign in Namibia’s Orange Basin
BW Energy Begins High-Stakes Drilling Campaign in Namibia’s Orange Basin Oslo-listed oil and gas explorer BW Energy has commenced drilling operations at its promising Kharas well in Namibia’s Orange Basin, marking another significant step in unlocking the country’s offshore petroleum potential. The Norwegian company is using the advanced sixth-generation semi-submersible drilling rig Deepsea Mira, owned […]
Environmental Watchdog Exposes Massive Oil Development Inside Uganda’s Protected Wildlife Park
Environmental Watchdog Exposes Massive Oil Development Inside Uganda’s Protected Wildlife Park Shocking new satellite analysis has revealed that TotalEnergies’ controversial oil project in Uganda has significantly expanded operations within a protected national park and near critical wetlands, despite years of environmental opposition. The French multinational’s Tilenga oil field development, which feeds into Africa’s longest heated […]