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Niger civil groups condemn EU call to free ex-president Bazoum
Africanews EN • 23 Mar 2026, 10:30
Civil society organisations in Niger have condemned a European Union resolution demanding the release of the country’s former president. They're calling for a simultaneous mobilis…
Niger civil groups condemn EU call to free ex-president Bazoum
Africanews EN • 23 Mar 2026, 10:30
Civil society organisations in Niger have condemned a European Union resolution demanding the release of the country’s former president. They're calling for a simultaneous mobilis…
Civil society organisations in Niger have condemned a European Union resolution demanding the release of the country’s former president. They're calling for a simultaneous mobilisation in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali to protest the move.
Lula slams ‘colonial mindset’ and UN failures at summit in Colombia
Africanews EN • 23 Mar 2026, 09:55
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Saturday accused major powers of reviving a colonial approach toward developing nations, warning against interference in national …
Lula slams ‘colonial mindset’ and UN failures at summit in Colombia
Africanews EN • 23 Mar 2026, 09:55
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Saturday accused major powers of reviving a colonial approach toward developing nations, warning against interference in national …
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Saturday accused major powers of reviving a colonial approach toward developing nations, warning against interference in national sovereignty.
Meet the Africans remaking classical musical on the worldstage
African Business • 23 Mar 2026, 09:47
The Western canon of classical music is being given a twist with African instruments, traditions and
musicianship. Emily Allen profiles the performers leading the charge.
Meet the Africans remaking classical musical on the worldstage
African Business • 23 Mar 2026, 09:47
The Western canon of classical music is being given a twist with African instruments, traditions and musicianship. Emily Allen profiles the performers leading the charge.
The Western canon of classical music is being given a twist with African instruments, traditions and musicianship. Emily Allen profiles the performers leading the charge.
Damaged Russian tanker adrift in Mediterranean to be towed to Libyan port
Africanews EN • 23 Mar 2026, 09:14
A damaged Russian gas tanker that was abandoned in the Mediterranean will be towed to a Libyan port, according to a state-owned oil company in the north African country
Damaged Russian tanker adrift in Mediterranean to be towed to Libyan port
Africanews EN • 23 Mar 2026, 09:14
A damaged Russian gas tanker that was abandoned in the Mediterranean will be towed to a Libyan port, according to a state-owned oil company in the north African country
A damaged Russian gas tanker that was abandoned in the Mediterranean will be towed to a Libyan port, according to a state-owned oil company in the north African country
Flash floods in Kenya have killed at least 81 and displace thousands
Africanews EN • 23 Mar 2026, 07:58
Torrential rains and flash floods have killed at least 81 people across Kenya this month, authorities said, as heavy downpours continue. In Kisumu County, entire villages have bee…
Flash floods in Kenya have killed at least 81 and displace thousands
Africanews EN • 23 Mar 2026, 07:58
Torrential rains and flash floods have killed at least 81 people across Kenya this month, authorities said, as heavy downpours continue. In Kisumu County, entire villages have bee…
Torrential rains and flash floods have killed at least 81 people across Kenya this month, authorities said, as heavy downpours continue. In Kisumu County, entire villages have been submerged, with about 1,200 hectares of farmland destroyed and crops swept away.
UBA, NPF Microfinance Bank, Lafarge top stock pick this week
Premium Times Nigeria • 23 Mar 2026, 06:51
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment decisions.
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UBA, NPF Microfinance Bank, Lafarge top stock pick this week
Premium Times Nigeria • 23 Mar 2026, 06:51
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment decisions. The post UBA, NPF M…
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment decisions. The post UBA, NPF Microfinance Bank, Lafarge top stock pick this week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Jihadist prisoner release secures fuel convoy truce in Mali
Africanews EN • 23 Mar 2026, 05:55
More than 100 suspected jihadists have been freed in Mali under a deal to halt attacks on fuel convoys that had paralyzed the capital, Bamako, official and security sources told A…
Jihadist prisoner release secures fuel convoy truce in Mali
Africanews EN • 23 Mar 2026, 05:55
More than 100 suspected jihadists have been freed in Mali under a deal to halt attacks on fuel convoys that had paralyzed the capital, Bamako, official and security sources told A…
More than 100 suspected jihadists have been freed in Mali under a deal to halt attacks on fuel convoys that had paralyzed the capital, Bamako, official and security sources told AFP on Sunday.
Middle East war could reverse disinflation trend – CPPE
Premium Times Nigeria • 23 Mar 2026, 05:19
The war has triggered a surge in crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, driven by heightened risks to global supply routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.
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Middle East war could reverse disinflation trend – CPPE
Premium Times Nigeria • 23 Mar 2026, 05:19
The war has triggered a surge in crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, driven by heightened risks to global supply routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. The post Middle East w…
The war has triggered a surge in crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, driven by heightened risks to global supply routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. The post Middle East war could reverse disinflation trend – CPPE appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Dangote Refinery expands African footprint with 456,000-tonne fuel exports
Premium Times Nigeria • 23 Mar 2026, 05:14
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has exported 456,000 tonnes of refined petroleum products across Africa.
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Dangote Refinery expands African footprint with 456,000-tonne fuel exports
Premium Times Nigeria • 23 Mar 2026, 05:14
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has exported 456,000 tonnes of refined petroleum products across Africa. The post Dangote Refinery expands African footprint with 456,000-tonne fue…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has exported 456,000 tonnes of refined petroleum products across Africa. The post Dangote Refinery expands African footprint with 456,000-tonne fuel exports appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Electricity woes worsen as DisCos record N2.4trn in financial losses
Vanguard Nigeria • 23 Mar 2026, 05:00
•Rising debt restricts power generation •Consumers slam DisCos for non-transparency, demand mass metering •Operators knock Presidency over exit from national grid By Obas Esiedesa…
Electricity woes worsen as DisCos record N2.4trn in financial losses
Vanguard Nigeria • 23 Mar 2026, 05:00
•Rising debt restricts power generation •Consumers slam DisCos for non-transparency, demand mass metering •Operators knock Presidency over exit from national grid By Obas Esiedesa…
•Rising debt restricts power generation •Consumers slam DisCos for non-transparency, demand mass metering •Operators knock Presidency over exit from national grid By Obas Esiedesa At the backdrop of worsening power supply to offices and homes, Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have recorded a combined loss of N2.349 trillion over the past two years due to billing and collection […] The post Electricity woes worsen as DisCos record N2.4trn in financial losses appeared first on Vanguard News.