In a surprising turn of events, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) experiences a significant plunge in oil production during May, leaving the market in a state of uncertainty. The output decline of 460,000 barrels per day (bpd), compared to April, and a staggering reduction of over 1.5 million bpd since September, is primarily…
In a collaborative effort to combat the growing food crisis in West Africa, the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have joined forces, signing a financing agreement worth €20 million. This strategic partnership aims to support the ECOWAS Agricultural Policy (ECOWAP) and drive agricultural development in the region….
A tragic incident unfolded in east Delhi’s Barapullah-Noida Link Road area as a 42-year-old man, Jagandeep Singh, lost his life when his car fell off an under-construction flyover. The incident occurred on May 26 at approximately 8:30 pm, according to the police. Singh, who was returning home to Delhi’s Krishna Nagar from his work in…
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa made a resolute statement, vowing to uphold his country’s independent and non-aligned foreign policy. Addressing an Africa Day celebration in Krugersdorp, he emphasized the African continent’s propensity to become entangled in conflicts far beyond its borders. President Ramaphosa affirmed that South Africa would not succumb to pressure and interference…
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa made a resolute statement, vowing to uphold his country’s independent and non-aligned foreign policy. Addressing an Africa Day celebration in Krugersdorp, he emphasized the African continent’s propensity to become entangled in conflicts far beyond its borders. President Ramaphosa affirmed that South Africa would not succumb to pressure and interference…
Seplat Energy Plc has announced an extension of its agreement to acquire Mobil Producing Nigeria Inc. The acquisition is pending the resolution of legal proceedings and receipt of regulatory approvals. Despite the delay, Seplat Energy remains committed to completing the acquisition. The agreement has been revised so that in the event the transaction closes, Exxon…
In the ongoing trial of Lucy Letby, a former nurse, new details have emerged regarding her case. The prosecution has accused Letby of providing contradicting statements and questioned her credibility. However, Letby maintains her innocence in the face of these allegations. One particular point of contention is Letby’s claim about observing blood in Child E’s…
The Nigerian economy experienced a slower growth rate in the first quarter of 2023 due to a cash crunch caused by the country’s currency redesign. This has had a significant impact on business activities, and analysts predict that the growth of the economy will remain uncertain, with growth likely to fall below the forecast for…
A shocking verdict was reached on Tuesday as a prominent migrants’ rights activist, Bakhrom Khamroyev, who had collaborated with Russia’s oldest human rights organization, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. The charges of terrorism stemmed from his Facebook posts, sending shockwaves through the human rights community. Khamroyev, aged 59, was apprehended on February 24,…
In a bold statement at an international forum, Georgia’s Prime Minister, Irakli Garbashvili, emphasized that imposing sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war would have dire consequences for his country’s economy. Despite facing international criticism, Garbashvili staunchly defended Georgia’s reluctance to take action against its formidable neighbor, which seized approximately 20% of Georgian territory in…
