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UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has defended her critical comments about Nigeria after the country’s vice president, Kashim Shettima, accused her of disparaging her… Read More »Kemi Badenoch Defends Her Remarks on Nigeria Despite Criticism
Africa holds immense natural gas reserves, totaling over 17.89 trillion standard cubic meters as of 2023, positioning the continent as a potential energy powerhouse. Nigeria… Read More »Top Five Countries Leading Africa’s Natural Gas Revolution
Western mining companies in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso face growing challenges as military juntas escalate efforts to renegotiate mining contracts and assert control over… Read More »Mali and Niger Actions Pose Risks to Western Mining Interests
Nigeria maintained its position as Africa’s leading oil producer in November 2024, with production increasing to 1.48 million barrels per day (bpd) from 1.33 million… Read More »Nigeria Retains Africa’s Top Oil Producer Spot Amid OPEC Output Increase
Foreign fighters, including retired French paratrooper Colonel Romuald, are aiding the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in its battle against the M23 rebel group. Leading… Read More »DR Congo Enlists Foreign Fighters to Counter M23 Insurgency
Sudan has become the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, accounting for 10% of global humanitarian needs despite having less than 1% of the world’s population, according… Read More »IRC Report Declares Sudan as the ‘Biggest Humanitarian Crisis Ever Recorded’
Human trafficking surged in 2022, with detected victims rising 25% above 2019’s pre-pandemic levels, according to a recently released UN report. Conflicts, climate disasters, and… Read More »UN Report Highlights Surge in Human Trafficking Post-pandemic
Online retailer Temu is now the most downloaded app in Nigeria shortly after launching, backed by a robust advertising campaign. The Chinese company enables consumers… Read More »Temu’s Arrival Shakes Up Nigeria’s Retail Market
Prostate cancer disproportionately affects men of African ancestry, who are more likely to develop aggressive forms at younger ages. Now, a groundbreaking study has uncovered… Read More »African Men at Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer Due to Genetics
Tui, Europe’s largest package holiday operator, has reported a shift in consumer preferences toward budget-friendly destinations like Tunisia and Egypt for cash-strapped holidaymakers. The company… Read More »Tourists Turn to Tunisia and Egypt for Affordable Holidays