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AEC to host G20 Investment Forum
As the need to make energy poverty history becomes increasingly more urgent, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) has announced the launch of the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum on November 21, 2025. Taking place at the...
African Energy Chamber to Host G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum
As the need to make energy poverty history becomes increasingly more urgent, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) has announced the launch of the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum on November 21, 2025. Taking place at the...
Bulgaria seeks exemption to US oil sanctions for Lukoil Burgas refinery — Politico
BRUSSELS, November 1. /TASS/. Bulgaria is exploring requesting an exemption to new US sanctions against Russian oil major Lukoil, the European publication Politico reported citing sources. According to the publication, the government has already...
Niger vs the Republic of Congo – Match Preview & Prediction
Niger and Congo meet in Ouagadougou in a big CAF World Cup 2026 qualifier, both teams looking to finish on a high. Niger still has hopes of climbing the Group E table. A win keeps Niger in contention for the second position behind Morocco. Congo...
CEMAC Ministers Adopt 2026 Budget Worth 85.92 billion Francs, reveal 2.7 % economic growth rate in Subregion
(Business in Cameroon) - The Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (EMCC) has approved its 2026 budget, set at FCFA 85.92 billion, during meetings held in Brazzaville on 27 and 28 October 2025. The adoption was announced on 29 October...
Dangote Cement Cameroon Sales Fall 9.3% in Jan-Sep 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - Nigeria-based Dangote Cement reported a notable drop in sales volume from its Cameroon operations in the first nine months of 2025, primarily attributing the decline to uncertainties linked to the country’s electoral...
Federal Policy Shifts Leave Refugee and Displaced Students in Limbo on U.S. Campuses
Higher education institutions are grappling with cascading federal immigration File photochanges that have upended protections for hundreds of thousands of refugee and displaced students across the United States, according to a comprehensive...
Why does Africa keep re-electing its aging leaders?
Despite having the world’s youngest population, many African nations remain under the grip of elderly leaders, fueling unrest and highlighting the continent’s generational divide Africa is a continent of young people, yet it remains dominated by...
Cameroon’s Paul Biya: List of top 10 Africa’s oldest presidents
The African continent has many old political leaders occupying the office of the president across the continent President Paul Biya of Cameroon is the oldest at the age of 92 and has been in power since 1982 In this article, Legit.ng compiled the...
Indigenous Youth are Rising: Across Tropical Forests, a New Generation Speaks with a Unified Voice
Deep within the forest of Sira Village, West Papua, nearly 100 young Indigenous Leaders gathered this September for the Forest Defenders Camp. They came from across the region as well as the Brazilian Amazon, the Congo Basin, and Borneo. Organized...
Swiss town hands three artefacts back to South Africa
GENEVA - The Swiss town of Neuchatel on Tuesday handed over to South Africa three artefacts that had spent more than a century in one of its museums. The set of 30 divining bones in a woven basket, a bull's foot bone used as an amulet, and a...
QatarEnergy acquires stake in Egypt offshore concession
QatarEnergy has acquired a 40% stake in the North Rafah block, offshore Egypt The transaction was recently approved by the government of Egypt, with Eni retaining the remaining 60% interest as operator. The North Rafah offshore block is located in...
Enforcement and recovery: the theory and practice of investor–state arbitration awards
Introduction This chapter considers the theory of enforcement and recovery of both International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and non-ICSID awards in municipal courts in disputes involving states. As the number of...
Dangote expected in Zimbabwe for a potential US$1bn deal
Nigerian billionaire and Africa's wealthiest man, Mr Aliko Dangote, is expected in Zimbabwe soon to discuss plans for a major cement, coal mining, and power generation project valued at approximately US$1 billion, exclusive sources have revealed....
Dangote expected in Zim for a potential US$1bn deal
Sunday Mail Reporter NIGERIAN billionaire Mr Aliko Dangote — the richest man in Africa and wealthiest black person in the world — is expected in Zimbabwe soon to explore opportunities to establish a vast cement, coal mining and power generation...
Why Are the World’s Youngest Populations Led by Their Oldest Presidents?
The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, aged 92 and 83, are trying to extend their long periods in power, highlighting a trend in Africa where older leaders govern younger populations. This situation has led to calls for change from the youth,...
Bafana Bafana’s class of 1998: Where are South Africa’s first World Cup stars now?
When Bafana Bafana sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it brought back memories of another generation – the first South African side ever to grace football’s biggest stage. For a young footballing nation that had just returned to the...
Morocco Beat Congo but Attack Worries Remain
Morocco beat the Republic of Congo 1-0 in front of over 50,000 fans at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, but failed to impress in their final World Cup qualifier, creating few clear chances despite dominating possession. The Atlas Lions...
Row Over Oil Funds Threatens Central Africa Investment
Efforts to resolve a long-running dispute pitting international oil companies against host governments in Central Africa appear to have hit an impasse. The dispute, over control of "restoration funds" for decommissioning and cleaning up old oil...