Kenya protesters clash with men wielding clubs
Kenya protesters clash with men wielding clubs Kenyan protesters have clashed with club-carrying young men, believed to be loyal to the government, in the centre of the capital, Nairobi. The demonstration, held in the wake of the death in custody 10 days ago of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, was called to demand the sacking […]
Taxi boats’ pick up migrants in waist-deep water as Channel smugglers switch tactics
Taxi boats’ pick up migrants in waist-deep water as Channel smugglers switch tactics As the weather in the Channel clears, the French police are struggling to halt a potentially record-breaking surge of people from reaching the UK in small boats organised by a growing network of smuggling gangs. Downing Street said on Tuesday the situation […]
‘What’s eating Rory?’ – will US Open prove reset point for McIlroy?
Even when a US Open throws up as many talking points as last week’s 125th edition at Oakmont did, the name that still dominated discussion was Rory McIlroy. The Masters champion never contended on this beast of a course, which produced a surprise and fairytale winner in JJ Spaun when he holed a monster putt […]
I lost 20 family members in Benue attacks,’ Survivor recounts ordeal
I lost 20 family members in Benue attacks,’ Survivor recounts ordeal Survivors of the recent deadly attacks in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, have spoken out in anguish, recounting how their family members were killed and homes set ablaze by suspected herdsmen. In a video interview with News Central TV, a survivor, […]
World-first blood cancer therapy to be given on NHS
World-first blood cancer therapy to be given on NHS A “Trojan horse” therapy that sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells is being made available on the NHS in England in a world first. It can halt the blood cancer myeloma for nearly three times longer than current therapies. The drug is an advanced form of […]
Sierra Leone’s Mpox Surge Puts Africa’s Epidemic Preparedness to the Test
Sierra Leone’s Mpox Surge Puts Africa’s Epidemic Preparedness to the Test The Mpox virus (formerly known as monkeypox) continues to make an unsettling return across several communities in West and Central African countries, with Sierra Leone becoming the latest hotspot. Sierra Leone has faced the previous emergence of mpox cases, but none that escalated into an outbreak of the […]
ReconAfrica Raises $19 Million to Advance Namibian Exploration Program
ReconAfrica Raises $19 Million to Advance Namibian Exploration Program Reconnaissance Energy Africa has successfully completed an upsized public offering, raising approximately $19 million in gross proceeds to fund its ambitious exploration activities in Namibia. The offering, priced at $0.50 per unit and including the full exercise of the over-allotment option, was led by Research Capital […]
Namibia Secures Major Climate Investment for Green Hydrogen Development
Namibia Secures Major Climate Investment for Green Hydrogen Development Namibia has obtained $250 million in funding from the Climate Investment Funds to accelerate its green hydrogen projects and support the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries. The substantial investment represents a significant step forward in the country’s ambitious green industrialization strategy. The funding will be directed toward […]
Eni Expands Congo Operations with New Yasika Logistics Platform
Eni Expands Congo Operations with New Yasika Logistics Platform Italian energy major Eni has strengthened its operational capabilities in the Republic of Congo through the inauguration of the Yasika logistics platform, a strategic facility designed to support the company’s growing onshore and offshore activities in the region. The platform, commissioned on June 11, is located […]
East African Countries Formalize Petroleum Sector Cooperation Through Landmark Agreement
East African Countries Formalize Petroleum Sector Cooperation Through Landmark Agreement Uganda, Tanzania, and Zanzibar have signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding to enhance regional collaboration in petroleum resource management, marking a significant step toward integrated energy development across East Africa. The tripartite agreement was formalized in Entebbe, bringing together the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, Zanzibar […]