Global oil markets tighten as Asia diverts West African and European crude eastward amid Iran Strait closure, record North Sea premiums, and rising fuel shortages.
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Senegal will shut 19 state agencies employing nearly 1,000 people to cut costs amid rising debt
Senegal to close 19 agencies in cost-cutting drive Read More »
Sierra Leone said Guinean soldiers crossed into its territory, clashed with security forces, detained personnel and seized weapons, while diplomatic efforts continue to secure their release.
Sierra Leone says Guinean troops cross border, clash Read More »
An investigation finds Russia’s SVR has taken over Wagner’s influence and disinformation operations across Africa
Russian spy agency takes over Wagner’s Africa operations Read More »
Coordinated militant attacks on army bases in northern and eastern Burkina Faso killed at least 10 people, underscoring worsening insecurity under military rule.
Militants kill at least 10 in Burkina Faso attacks Read More »
A student was killed during protests over unpaid stipends at Senegal’s leading university as unrest escalated into clashes with security forces
Student killed as Senegal university protests over finances escalate Read More »
Oil majors are expanding offshore exploration in West and Southern Africa, driven by promising geology, reforms, and the need to replace declining assets.
Oil majors snap up African offshore blocks in search of the next Brazil Read More »
The military junta in Guinea-Bissau released opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira from prison months after seizing power in a November coup.
Military junta releases opposition leader Pereira in Guinea-Bissau Read More »
Militants destroyed dozens of fuel tankers and killed three soldiers in western Mali, marking a violent return to a fuel blockade that had previously shown signs of easing.
Militants destroy dozens of fuel tankers in western Mali assault Read More »
Ecowas leaders met Guinea-Bissau’s junta to press for the release of detainees and a swift, inclusive transition back to constitutional rule after the November coup.
Ecowas leaders press Guinea-Bissau junta over detainees Read More »
