The United States is ramping up counterterrorism operations across the Horn of Africa as intelligence warnings point to a renewed surge in ISIS-linked cells and al-Shabaab attacks, raising fresh concerns over regional stability and the safety of key U.S. partners. The U.S. is intensifying counterterrorism efforts in the Horn of Africa, targeting ISIS-linked cells and…
The Nigeria International Trade Fair has come back to life after 14 years of inactivity, marking one of the biggest revivals of a federal commercial program in recent memory. The Nigeria International Trade Fair Complex has been revived after 14 years. The revival aims to reinforce Lagos’s role as a strategic regional marketplace and gateway…
Nigeria has approved security protection for Guinea-Bissau opposition presidential candidate Fernando Dia Da Costa at its embassy in the capital Bissau, its foreign ministry said, after a disputed power shift triggered fears for his safety. Nigeria has deployed security protections for Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Fernando Dia Da Costa after concerns about his safety. The move…
The Southern African country of Namibia recently made a crucial move toward enhancing its space capabilities with the official handover and takeover of the China-Aided Satellite Ground Data Receiving Station (SGDRS). Namibia officially acquired the China-Aided Satellite Ground Data Receiving Station (SGDRS), marking a milestone in its space technology initiatives. The handover event involved the…
Russia is set to establish a full embassy in Moroni, the capital of the Union of the Comoros, in 2025, following approval from Moscow and an “ad hoc” proposal from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Russia plans to open a full embassy in Moroni, Comoros by 2025 as approved by Moscow. The move is…
Sudan and Russia have resumed discussions over a deal under which Moscow would provide Su-30 and Su-35 fighter jets in exchange for rights to a naval logistics facility on the Red Sea. Russia’s plans for establishing a logistical hub in Port Sudan have been delayed indefinitely due to conflict, halting active construction efforts for now.…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a major fuel supply intervention designed to guarantee national availability through the festive season and into early 2026. Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to supply 1.5 billion litres of PMS monthly in December 2025 and January 2026. Supply will rise to 1.7 billion litres monthly from February 2026, ensuring continuous…
