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A coordinated terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi has claimed the lives of 17 police officers who were undergoing specialised operational training at the facility, the Nigeria Police Force confirmed on Saturday. The assault occurred in the early hours of 8th May 2026, when attackers struck from […]
Iran has warned it is prepared to resume military confrontation with the United States if ongoing negotiations fail, as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and regional security continue to escalate. Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remains ready for direct conflict while accusing Washington of prolonging economic instability through threats of […]
Tanzania, one of the host countries of the next iteration of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), has invited Russian investors to partner with the East African country’s private sector to explore economic opportunities tied to the tournament. Beyond athletics, Tanzanian authorities emphasized the potential for strategic partnerships across sectors, including mining, energy, […]
Zambia seeks to expand its equity in domestic mining assets, reflecting a broader pan-African trend toward the localisation of mine ownership. The Southern African country’s state investment company, ZCCM Investments Holdings, recently relayed its intent to increase its minority stakes in mining assets. This was made known by the company’s CEO, Kakenenwa […]
Ethiopia has generated more than $8.7 billion in export revenue over the first 10 months of its current fiscal year, surpassing the government’s target and highlighting the impact of ongoing economic reforms. The East African country exceeded its $7.25 billion export target by 20%, according to the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration. […]
Shell Plc’s payments to governments in countries where it operates upstream projects fell sharply in 2025, with Brazil overtaking Nigeria as the company’s largest state beneficiary. The London-based energy major said total payments to governments stood at $23.8 billion last year, representing a 15% decline from the previous year, Bloomberg reported. The […]
The United States has lifted an arms embargo imposed on Ethiopia during the Tigray war, marking a significant shift in Washington’s relationship with Addis Ababa amid growing tensions across the Horn of Africa. The decision was announced on Thursday, May 14, 2026, by the US State Department’s Directorate of Defence Trade Controls, which […]
Germany is turning to Madagascar in its search for critical minerals as Europe accelerates efforts to reduce dependence on China for materials used in electric vehicle batteries and clean energy technologies. Canadian mining company, NextSource Materials said German government geoscientists recently visited its Molo graphite mine in Madagascar as part of a wider […]
A massive fire has gutted a plastic factory in Anambra State, destroying goods and property worth millions of naira. The emergency incident, which caused widespread panic in the industrial zone, was reportedly triggered by welding activities being carried out on the premises. The sparks quickly ignited highly inflammable raw materials, causing the flames to spread […]
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has paid a high-level assessment visit to affected communities in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the recent wave of violent terror attacks and mass school abductions in the region. During the visit, the police boss issued a directive for the immediate deployment of additional […]
