M&P Group, a public affairs and strategic communications firm, has expanded its international footprint through a series of strategic partnerships announced during the seventh edition of the Mosaic International Forum for Strategic Affairs – Middle East and Africa Edition, held in Cairo. Organised »»»

In tonight's edition, opposition figures in Somalia accuse security forces of attacking them during a meeting at the home of the former prime minister. Also, critics of an African family values conference say that, despite its stated aim of helping the continent define its own moral principles and »»»

KANO, Nigeria: An influential traditional ruler in northwestern Nigeria’s Kebbi state Friday urged residents to pool funds and buy weapons to defend themselves against attacks by criminal gangs. Parts of Kebbi state have seen sporadic attacks from jihadists and criminal gangs in recent years, with »»»

Lagos: Nigeria said Friday, June 5, 2026, it planned to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and undocumented African workers. The move by Abuja comes after Ghana recently repatriated hundreds»»»

Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased crude processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), exceeding its official nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd, according to company executives. The refinery, Africa’s largest, said on Thursday (June 4) the achievement was confirmed during a »»»

Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWycliffe Muia Agadez governorate/FacebookThe victims were buried in mass graves by the rescue team dispatched to the area At least 49 people have died of thirst in a remote part o»»»

As dawn breaks over Nigeria's Okomu National Park, an exhausted wildlife caretaker prepares milk formula for Agbaibor, a months-old orphaned forest elephant rescued after wandering out of the rainforest alone. "The baby elephant has to take two liters of this per meal," said Joshua Aribasoye, one o»»»

OKOMU: As dawn breaks over Nigeria’s Okomu National Park, an exhausted wildlife caretaker prepares milk formula for Agbaibor, a months-old orphaned forest elephant rescued after wandering out of the rainforest alone. “The baby elephant has to take two liters of this per meal,” said Joshua Aribasoye»»»

NEW DELHI: The owner of a south Delhi hotel where a devastating fire killed 21 people allegedly drove past the burning building and left without stopping because he was afraid, according to investigators probing one of the capital’s deadliest hotel disasters in recent years. Police arrested hotel o»»»

Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Colombia top the list of the world's most neglected displacement crises, the Norwegian Refugee Council aid group said on Thursday. Sudan, which since 2023 has been ravaged by a bloody conflict between two rival generals competing for power, has more than »»»

Gunmen raided an off-campus residence in northwest Nigeria and kidnapped seven students, police said. The attack occurred early Wednesday in the Kaura Namoda area of conflict-battered Zamfara state, police spokesman Yazid Abubakar said in a statement. One of the students escaped and was in custody,»»»

Chinese automaker BYD Company Ltd (SZSE:002594; HKEX:1211) has significantly strengthened its presence in Africa’s emerging electric vehicle (EV) market, increasing its market share to 35% in 2025 from just 4% two years prior, according to the Global EV Outlook 2026 report, published by the Interna»»»

LONDON: The first sign that something had snapped in Kenya was not a headline on a trading screen but the silence on Nairobi’s usually jammed roads. On a Monday in mid‑May, matatu drivers parked up their minibuses over yet another steep fuel price hike blamed on the war in the Gulf. By the time the»»»

Four sentenced to death for attacking Catholic church in Nigeria 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChukwunaeme ObiejesiBBC Africa, Abuja ReutersFive men were on trial but only four were sentenced after one was acquitted A court in Nigeria has sentenced four men to death for attacking »»»

TUNIS, June 3, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisian Embassy diplomat in Nigeria, Mohamed El Khames Chaabani, stressed the importance of continuing cooperation and the exchange of expertise between Tunisia's National Defence Institute and Nigeria's National Defence...»»»

Hundreds of foreign nationals have been forced to flee their homes in South Africa after violent anti-migrant mobs began chasing them down. Weeks of violent protests have led to the deaths of at least five nationals of Mozambique, that country's government said, adding that roughly 300 had fled bac»»»

GANSBAAI: Hundreds of foreigners fearing for their lives have taken shelter in community halls on South Africa’s south coast, saying mobs of locals were going door-to-door telling them to leave the country.Mostly nationals of Malawi and Mozambique, many told AFP they had fled their homes at the wee»»»

As West African leaders convene in Nigeria’s capital for a pivotal summit, they face the dual challenges of addressing the recent departures of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and moving forward with ambitious infrastructure projects designe»»»

On June 3, 2017, a van mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge and the drivers stabbed people at nearby bars and restaurants, killing eight victims. 1 of 4 | Members of the public read tributes to the victims of the June 3 terror attack in London Bridge on June 8, 2017. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/»»»

Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show 14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSimi JolaosoBille Simi Jolaoso / BBCResidents of the riverine community of Bille say their livelihoods have been lost because of oil pollution British mult»»»

Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the US to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days, Iranian media reported on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump said negotiations were ongoing. More than three months after the US and Israel launched strikes against Ir»»»

GENEVA: Even if the Middle East war stopped immediately, disrupted global humanitarian supply lines would not recover before 2027, the United Nations said Tuesday. Nearly 100 days on from the February 28 US-Israeli attacks on Iran which triggered the conflict, the fall-out extends far beyond the Mi»»»

WASHINGTON: The State Department plans to drastically slash the number of US embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States. The almost 50 US embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications will be reduced to 20 in the co»»»

LONDON: Anthony Joshua said Monday he would not celebrate that a deal has finally been struck for a heavyweight clash with rival Tyson Fury until after he won. “I’m not pleased because the pleasure really comes after victory,” said Joshua. “Signing a contract doesn’t mean anything. Winning is the o»»»

The Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nigeria’s Vinicious Company to strengthen cooperation in the defence industries sector and expand industrial collaboration between Egypt and Nigeria. The agreement was signed by AOI Director Genera»»»

Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMakuochi OkaforBBC Africa, Lagos AFP via Getty ImagesSouth Africans protesters have called for tough action against illegal migrants Police in Nigeria have warned against reprisals targeti»»»

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTamasin FordBBC Africa Eye Meji AlabiMeji Alabi, famous for his edgy videos, wanted to explore more of Nigeria's traumatic past beyond his grandfather's war stories Me»»»

Africa’s economies are projected to grow 4.2% in 2026, slightly below the estimated 4.4% expansion recorded in 2025, before rebounding to 4.4% in 2027, according to the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 2026 African Economic Outlook released at the bank’s annual meetings in Brazzaville. The AfDB sa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has thanked donors for strong support of the Qurbani (Udhiyah) Project, implemented under its seasonal campaign ‘The Greatest Days’. With the support of benefactors, the project was carried out during Eid Al Adha in 43 countries, including Qatar, bringin»»»

The Lagos refinery is building a flexible, mercantile model to make more money from the world fuel trade. It plans to increase the number of crude oil types it refines from 40 to 130 to access the cheapest onesIts target is 1.4 million barrels per day, rivalling the biggest Asian plantsDangote beca»»»

Nigerian ex-general abducted with his wife in the north-west Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMakuochi OkaforWest Africa reporter, Lagos AFP via Getty ImagesRetired Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, seen here in 2009, was spokesman for the army a decade ago A retired senior Nigerian military officer»»»

Ethiopia is heading to the polls, but not everyone can vote 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKaleb MogesBBC Africa AFP via Getty Images Ethiopia's general election takes place on Monday as conflict rages in parts of the country, meaning many people will not be able to vote. In fact,»»»

ATHENS: Before North America, World Cup magic made a stopover in Greece. Players battled and bonded not at the mega-stadiums of Mexico, Canada and the United States, but on practice fields squeezed into urban neighborhoods of Athens. There were no luxury suites or grand arenas — just a local soccer»»»

London: Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a record sixth World Cup blessed with a prodigiously talented group of team-mates as Portugal target glory for the first time on the global stage. Roberto Martinez's side are strong favourites to progress from Group K where they face DR Congo and tournament debuta»»»

Dubai: When US President Donald Trump warned that “Oman will behave just like everybody else or we’ll have to blow ’em up,” the remark appeared at first like another off-the-cuff comment during a White House Cabinet meeting. While there was initial speculation that Trump may have misspoken and mean»»»

The billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Aliko Dangote is recognised for his efforts to strengthen energy security in Africa. What: The AEC has named Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote African Energy Person of the Year 2026. Why: Dangote has invested heavily in the physical infrastructure needed for in»»»

LONDON: Tyson Fury has said he plans to return to the ring in Dublin on August 1 — one week after fellow former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua makes his comeback. The pair are heading for a long-awaited ‘Battle of Britain’, probably in November, although it appears that both boxers will »»»

The first group of around 300 Ghanaian nationals flew to their country on Wednesday as their government started a voluntary repatriation program for its citizens in response to anti-immigration tensions in South Africa. Families and travelers gathered at the Tambo International Airport in Johannesb»»»

London: Tyson Fury has said he plans to return to the ring in Dublin on August 1 -- one week after fellow former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua makes his comeback. The pair are heading for a long-awaited 'Battle of Britain', probably in November, although it appears that both boxers will»»»

ARAFAT: Pilgrims gathered on the Plain of Arafat on Dhul Hijjah 9, Tuesday, for the most sacred and spiritually defining stage of the ritual, amid strict security and health measures. They also attended the annual Hajj sermon at Namirah Mosque, the second-largest facility in the Makkah region, wher»»»

RIYADH: As millions of pilgrims from around the world gather in Makkah for Hajj each year, language barriers often give way to shared rituals, gestures and acts of kindness. People who have spent years serving pilgrims say Hajj creates a unique form of human connection that transcends nationality, »»»

Nigeria’s state oil company is considering an equity partnership that could give Chinese investors a controlling stake in the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries of about 51%, marking a potentially significant shift in the country’s downstream restructuring strategy. The proposed arrangement follows»»»

Health authorities across Central and East Africa are racing to contain a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that insecurity, weak health systems and the absence of an approved vaccine for t»»»

Dubai: Sri Lanka has introduced a new free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) tourist visa scheme for travellers from 40 countries, including India, Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK and the US, in a move aimed at easing entry for short-term visitors. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

New Delhi, May 25 (SANA) Indian refiners have increased crude imports from Latin America and Africa following disruptions to Middle Eastern supplies linked to restrictions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to trade data and industry sources. India, the world’s third-larges»»»

Indian refiners turned to imports from Latin America and Africa after supplies from the Middle East were disrupted as the Israeli-US war on Iran restricted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, data provided by trade sources show. Refiners in the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer bought m»»»

Tribune News Network Doha They could have gone to London or New York. Instead, they chose Doha. These graduates of Georgetown University in Qatar’s (GU-Q) class of 2026 — from Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Uganda, Senegal and Cameroon — opted for GU-Q over more traditional paths in the West, drawn»»»

Nigerian billionaire investor Femi Otedola has disclosed that he sold his stake in Geregu Power Plc (NGX:GEREGU) in order to position himself for investment in the proposed initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which he described as a transformative industrial project for Afr»»»

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