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…
Ghana’s government is moving to acquire an offshore exploration block regarded as one of the country’s most valuable undeveloped deepwater petroleum assets. The government of Ghana plans to acquire a valuable offshore exploration block containing significant oil and gas reserves. This asset, identified by Springfield E&P, includes over 1.5 billion barrels of oil and 1.2…
Senior figures in India’s opposition have pressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to defend South Africa after former United States President Donald Trump declared that Pretoria would be barred from next year’s G20 Summit in Miami. India’s Congress Party has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to defend South Africa after Donald Trump announced that Pretoria would…
Prosus, indirectly owned by one of Africa’s richest men, Koos Bekker, led a Series A funding for Flexion, resulting in a $50 million investment for the very promising robotics software companies. Prosus Ventures led a Series A funding round for Flexion, investing $50 million in the robotics software company. Flexion develops general-purpose intelligence technology for…
Ivory Coast, the world’s top cocoa producer, is now setting its sights on becoming a major player in Africa’s oil industry. Ivory Coast aims to become a major oil producer in Africa by expanding crude and natural gas outputs by 2035. The energy sector initiative seeks to diversify the country’s economy beyond its reliance on…
