Nigeria: Independence – Govt Declares October 1 Public Holiday
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark the 66th Independence anniversary of the country.
Botswana condemned for slaughtering 23 elephants for independence celebrations
The government authorises the hunting of elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.
Africa's richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests
The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote’s ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.
Nigeria: Emir Sanusi Alleges Partiality in the Anti-Corruption War, Detention of El-Rufai
[Premium Times] Mr Sanusi spoke on Monday in an interview with Channels Television on the sidelines of the launch of a book, ‘The Unexplained Wealth Trilogy’, by Wahab Shittu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN),…
East Africa: Lamu Refinery 'Will Generate 60,000 Jobs' – Dangote
[Independent (Kampala)] Lamu, Kenya — The upcoming construction of the multi-trillion-shilling Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu is set to transform the region into a massive hub for engineering talent and industrial employment.
Sawe loses 'rRock, paper, scissors' for London Marathon dates
A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year’s two-day London Marathon.
Watch: Couple describe relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht
Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.
Kenya: Dangote to Launch $16bn Refinery in Kenya
[Vanguard] Africa’s richest man was set to break ground on a new $16 billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday that he says will mark a vital step towards the continent’s self-sufficiency in fuel.
Watch: Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry
Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.
Liberia: Liberia Must Grow Beyond One Crop
[Liberian Observer] Liberian market women still travel to neighboring countries to buy tomatoes, eggplants and other produce to sell at home. They go because their customers need these foods and they cannot always find enough…