KHARTOUM – A massive fire has destroyed a significant oil refinery located approximately 71 kilometres north of Khartoum, intensifying the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Both factions have traded accusations over responsibility for the attack. The Sudanese army alleged that the RSF deliberately set the refinery ablaze…
MAIDUGURI – The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), in partnership with the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is set to host the 5th Edition of the Governors’ Forum of the Lake Chad Basin. The event aims to strengthen regional cooperation in addressing the security, humanitarian, and developmental challenges affecting the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking the support of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) project to connect Nigeria to Morocco and other African nations, enhancing regional energy security and economic growth. The development was announced by the President’s Spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha on his official X (Twitter) page…
HOSTAFRICA, a leading web-hosting company in Africa, is excited to announce the successful completion of the acquisition of GO54 (formerly known as WhoGoHost). GO54 is one of Nigeria’s most prominent web hosting companies with a domain market share of over 20%. This marks a significant milestone in HOSTAFRICA’s strategic expansion across the continent. It solidifies…
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, collectively known as the “Alliance of Sahel States (AES),” have announced their intention to abandon the CFA franc (XOF) and introduce a new currency this 2025. This move is part of their broader push for economic independence and a desire to reduce French influence, which has long been associated with…
