Spain rejects Morocco’s claims over Ceuta and Melilla
Ceuta and Melilla dispute resurfaces between Spain and Morocco
Guinea secures $425 million deal with IMF to boost mining
Guinea secured staff-level agreement for a $425 million IMF Extended Credit Facility to maximize revenue from the Simandou iron-ore deposit.
Smotrich calls for Abbas to be blocked from returning after Turkey visit
Israeli minister seeks to bar Abbas from West Bank after Ankara trip
Nigerian president approves oil reform to unlock $50B investment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a transformative investment framework designed to unlock $50 billion in deep offshore oil developments. This bold economic reform sweeps away old negotiation hurdles, replacing them with a clear, rule-based standard for deepwater energy projects. By providing regulatory certainty, Nigeria aims to revive major offshore ventures long delayed by legal and commercial uncertainty. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited will now amend eligible production sharing contracts to swiftly implement the new framework. Special Adviser Olu Verheijen highlighted that the strategic policy deliberately strengthens local industrial capability within the offshore sector. The government seeks to position the nation as a highly competitive global destination for crucial international energy investments. As Nigeria works to elevate crude oil production, this initiative anchors both economic resilience and domestic capacity building.
Drone strike hits a key power station in western Libya
A drone attack on a power station in Zawiya has caused severe fire damage, widespread electricity cutoffs.
Zimbabwe ferry disaster death toll rises to 44
Lake Kariba ferry capsizing leaves 44 dead
Iran rejects reports of 60-day US ceasefire extension
Tehran denies agreement to extend US ceasefire
Central African Republic opens UAE-built 50 MW solar plant
UAE-backed solar project expands electricity access in Central African Republic
Kenya, IMF to discuss new lending programme
Kenya expects IMF visit as talks on new support programme advance
Drought forces thousands to flee to Somali displacement camps
Severe multi-year drought, dwindling international assistance, and compounding economic pressures have displaced thousands of families in Somalia.
France probe envoy in CAR over misconduct claims
France has launched disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to the Central African Republic, Bruno Foucher.

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