New oil exploration licenses to be offered in Uganda
Uganda’s Energy Minister announced plans to launch a third oil exploration licensing round in the 2025/2026 fiscal year.
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Burundi blocks opposition from elections
Opposition figures in Burundi have been barred from standing in the upcoming elections, with the election commission citing violations of electoral laws and restrictions on party affiliation.
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African leaders pledge commitment to peace, regional cooperation
African leaders have ushered in the New Year with calls for peace, unity, and cooperation, acknowledging the significant challenges facing their nations and the broader region.
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Islamic State claims attack on Somali military base
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a major attack on a military base in Somalia’s Puntland region.
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Migrant crossings to the UK up 25% in 2024
In 2024, the number of migrants crossing the Channel to the UK increased by 25 percent compared to the previous year, raising challenges for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government.
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First gas flows from BP’s GTA project in Senegal and Mauritania
Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, developed by BP and partners, has achieved a significant milestone with the production of its first gas in Senegal and Mauritania.
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Military tribunal in DR Congo hands down 13 death sentences
A Congolese military tribunal sentenced 13 soldiers to death on charges including murder, looting, and desertion, reflecting a crackdown on military discipline amidst ongoing conflict in the east.
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Nigeria to launch credit guarantee company in May
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to establish a National Credit Guarantee Company in May 2025 to enhance credit access for businesses and individuals.
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Minister dismissed for calling African soldiers ‘traitors’ in Sene...
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed a minister who called African soldiers who fought for France in colonial times “traitors.”
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Sudan’s cholera epidemic claims over 1,300 lives
The Sudanese Ministry of Health has reported that the death toll from the cholera outbreak has risen to 1,316, with over 49,000 cases identified.
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