The National Planning Commission (NPC) Director General, Dr. Kaire Mbuende, has said the Namibian government is fully committed to utilising all available energy sources in the country to boost electricity …
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Nigeria Begins Official Campaign for IMO Council Re-Election
Nigeria has officially launched its campaign to be re-elected into the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council under Category C for the 2026–2027 term. The event took place at the Delegates’ …
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Nigeria Offers U.S. Access to Critical Minerals in Exchange for Eased Visa Restrictions on ECOWAS Officials
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has made a bold diplomatic offer to the United States—access to Nigeria’s critical and rare earth minerals in exchange for easing …
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President Cyril Ramaphosa: G7 a Strategic Partner in SA’s Energy Transition
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to stronger ties with the Group of Seven (G7), describing the bloc as a strategic ally in key national priorities such as …
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Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar Sign Oil and Energy Deal
The governments of Uganda, Tanzania, and Zanzibar have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the petroleum and energy sectors. The signing ceremony took place …
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has adopted its first-ever international labour standards aimed at safeguarding workers from biological hazards in the workplace. This historic move is expected to significantly improve …
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Kenya Airways Seeks 7 Days to Resolve Gloria Incident
Kenya Airways has requested a seven-day period to address outstanding issues raised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), following a controversial incident involving a Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore, and …
A veteran American pilot, Captain Steve Scheibner, has suggested that a possible cockpit error by the co-pilot may have caused the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, which killed …
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Liberia’s V.P. Jeremiah Kpan Koung in Talks with Shandong Officials Over Investment and Equipment Procurement
Shandong, China – June 18, 2025 – Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung is scheduled to meet with Shandong Province Governor Zhou Naixiang today amid growing interest from the Chinese …
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Mali Asserts Control Over Gold Sector Amid Dispute with Barrick Gold
Mali’s military government has intensified efforts to reclaim control over its gold industry, taking significant steps to assert sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign operators. This move includes the temporary …