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NLC slams ‘Clandestine’ N6tn GENCO demand

Premium Times Nigeria • 20 Feb 2026, 15:59

NLC rejected claims by the generation companies that it lacks the competence to interrogate developments in the electricity market. The post NLC slams ‘Clandestine’ N6tn GENCO dem…

NLC rejected claims by the generation companies that it lacks the competence to interrogate developments in the electricity market. The post NLC slams ‘Clandestine’ N6tn GENCO demand appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Will the Winter Olympics kickstart African winter sports?

African Business • 20 Feb 2026, 15:25

The current games have seen record African participation, but the continent's ski resorts face a few challenges.

The current games have seen record African participation, but the continent's ski resorts face a few challenges.

France denies deploying troops to DRC, says army is training Congolese forces

Africanews EN • 20 Feb 2026, 14:47

France has denied deploying troops to the DRC after a photo this week appeared to show French soldiers in Kisangani.

France has denied deploying troops to the DRC after a photo this week appeared to show French soldiers in Kisangani.

First Friday of Ramadan sees mass prayers at al Aqsa and shattered Gaza

Africanews EN • 20 Feb 2026, 14:41

Tens of thousands pray at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy Israeli security as Ramadan begins, while families in Gaza mark the holy month among rubble and scarce aid.

Tens of thousands pray at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy Israeli security as Ramadan begins, while families in Gaza mark the holy month among rubble and scarce aid.

UN Goodwill Ambassador Kristin Davis meets refugees in South Sudanese

Africanews EN • 20 Feb 2026, 14:33

The actor and 'Sex and the City' star said the humanitarian need was huge and called for urgent support for families.

The actor and 'Sex and the City' star said the humanitarian need was huge and called for urgent support for families.

'Everything was removed': Gambians share pain with FGM ban in balance

Africanews EN • 20 Feb 2026, 14:03

The procedure, which involves total or partial removal of girls' external genitalia, ignites strong passions in the tiny west African nation

The procedure, which involves total or partial removal of girls' external genitalia, ignites strong passions in the tiny west African nation

Rights groups urge Senegal authorities to protect LGBT community amid wave of homophobia

Africanews EN • 20 Feb 2026, 13:06

International rights groups are calling on Senegal to protect the rights of LGBT people amid a wave of homophobia in the West African country.

International rights groups are calling on Senegal to protect the rights of LGBT people amid a wave of homophobia in the West African country.

Palestinians wait at West Bank checkpoint to enter Jerusalem for Ramadan prayers

Africanews EN • 20 Feb 2026, 12:08

Palestinian worshippers were at the Qalandiya checkpoint on Friday awaiting to cross from the Israeli-occupied West Bank into Jerusalem and attend the first Friday prayers of Rama…

Palestinian worshippers were at the Qalandiya checkpoint on Friday awaiting to cross from the Israeli-occupied West Bank into Jerusalem and attend the first Friday prayers of Ramadan at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound.

Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' pledges $7 billion to rebuild Gaza

Africanews EN • 20 Feb 2026, 12:02

He also said five nations, including Morocco, had agreed to contribute troops to an international stabilisation force for the territory.

He also said five nations, including Morocco, had agreed to contribute troops to an international stabilisation force for the territory.

Commodity boom helps to drive JSE confidence

African Business • 20 Feb 2026, 11:56

Surging commodity prices could spur further activity on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, analysts predict.

Surging commodity prices could spur further activity on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, analysts predict.

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