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Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline on track despite delays-official

May 15, 2026

The Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline,a $25 billion project aimed at linking West African gas supplies to Morocco and Europe,is progressing despite repeated delays to its final investment decision,Morocc

Sudanese Army Targets RSF Positions in Nyala With Fresh Drone Strikes

May 15, 2026

The Sudanese Armed Forces,on Sunday,May 10,carried out drone strikes on strategic positions held by the RSF (Rapid Support Forces) in Nyala for the second consecutive day,according to local sources.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni sworn in to seventh consecutive term

May 15, 2026

Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a seventh five-year term on Tuesday, cheered by a crowd of thousands at the event outside Kampala. The 81-year-old won January's election with 72 percent of the vote, according to official results rejected by the opposition.

Ghana MP detained in Netherlands over alleged $32m FBI probe

May 15, 2026

Ghanaian Member of Parliament Kwame Ohene Frimpong has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, according to a statement from Ghana’s Parliament.

Burkina Faso's military rulers intensify crackdown on civil society groups

May 15, 2026

On Tuesday, it announced the suspension of a further 247 associations bringing to more than 900 the number closed or dissolved since last month.

Pacific island nation of Nauru proposes name change in break from colonial past

May 15, 2026

Ghana to repatriate hundreds of citizens from South Africa

May 15, 2026

The decision follows the recent wave of protests against foreign nationals in several cities across the country.

Iran feels economic strain as Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen

May 15, 2026

Fallout from the strikes – alongside a monthslong internet cut imposed by the government – is spurring mass job losses and business closures.

Ivory Coast cocoa authority moves to ease tensions with farmers over unsold beans

May 15, 2026

After protests last week by cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast, the country's Coffee and Cocoa Council is sending a delegation to M'Batto try to calm the situation.

Nigeria ex-power minister Saleh Mamman jailed 75 years for graft

May 15, 2026

A Nigerian court on Wednesday sentenced former power minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in jail for siphoning off millions of dollars from hydro-electricity projects.

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