N’DJAMENA — Tensions between Chad and Sudan have increased after Chadian authorities accused Sudanese military forces of carrying out an attack inside Chadian territory. Chad’s military said Sudanese forces used drones against a convoy operating inside Chad. The accusation comes as Sudan’s civil war continues to spill across its borders, creating growing security concerns for […]
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LAGOS — Plans to take the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to the Nigerian capital market have taken another major step forward. The refinery has completed a $1 billion underwriting programme as preparations continue for its proposed Initial Public Offering. The planned listing could become one of the most significant transactions in Nigeria’s capital market and could […]
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LAGOS — The African Reinsurance Corporation, popularly known as Africa Re, has reported strong financial performance for the first half of 2026. The company recorded insurance service revenue of $664.8 million, representing an 8.5 per cent increase compared with the same period last year. Africa Re also reported a net profit of $96.7 million for […]
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ABUJA — Nigeria is preparing to take a leading role in Africa’s campaign for greater control over the continent’s mineral resources. President Bola Tinubu is expected to chair a high-level Africa minerals summit in New York, where African leaders and stakeholders will discuss how the continent can gain more economic value from its vast mineral […]
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CONAKRY — At least 30 people have died following a landslide at a landfill in Guinea’s capital, Conakry. The incident happened after heavy overnight rainfall caused part of the waste site to collapse. Rescue workers were sent to the area as authorities began searching for victims and assessing the damage. Several other people were injured […]
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KINSHASA — The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached another worrying stage, with more than 5,500 cases now reported. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, was declared in May in the northeastern Ituri Province. The World Health Organisation has classified the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, […]
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MINNA — Nigeria’s security situation has come under renewed attention following the abduction of more than 60 worshippers from a mosque in Niger State. The incident happened during Friday prayers in the Borgu area, where armed men reportedly attacked communities before entering a mosque and taking worshippers away. The Niger State government has directed security […]
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PRETORIA — South Sudan President Salva Kiir has arrived in South Africa for high-level discussions with President Cyril Ramaphosa as concerns over the country’s political future continue to grow. Kiir’s visit to Pretoria comes at a sensitive time for South Sudan, with discussions around the country’s peace process and preparations for elections high on the […]
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South African authorities have arrested five people following a major drug operation near the country’s northern border. Police said they seized drugs and equipment estimated to be worth around 600 million rand, or $37 million. The operation reportedly took place at a farm near Musina, close to South Africa’s border with […]
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Kinshasa, DR Congo — Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are stepping up efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak as the country prepares for a major vaccination campaign. The country has been allocated 70,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine, according to the World Health Organization. The development comes as health officials […]
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