Month April 2024

Libya Overtakes Nigeria As Top African Crude Oil Producer

…Production hits lowest in eight months LIBYA overtook Nigeria to emerge the top African crude oil producer in March, data from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has shown. The North African country recorded 1.24 million barrels per day…

NSIB, AAAU Sign Pact To Enhance Africa’s Aviation Safety

THE Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) to enhance aviation safety in Africa. Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NSIB, stated…

Malian Opposition Defies Junta’s Decree

IN a bold move on Thursday, Malian political parties and civil society groups stood united against the ruling junta’s decree to halt political activities, denouncing it as a dictatorial imposition and vowing to contest it in court. Since the military…

Mali’s Junta Bans Media Reporting On Political Activities

IN a deepening crackdown, Mali’s ruling junta announced on Thursday a sweeping ban on media reporting concerning political parties and associations, escalating its crackdown on dissent just a day after suspending all political activities in the country. The order, issued…

Senators Introduce Bill To Renew AGOA

A BIPARTISAN group of US senators introduced a bill to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) ahead of its expiration next year, aiming to strengthen economic ties with sub-Saharan Africa. The bill, led by Senators Chris Coons (Democrat)…

Asante Gold Plans Bid For Newmont’s Akyem Mine

ASANTE Gold Corp, a Ghana-focused mining company, has revealed its intention to bid for Newmont’s Akyem gold mine, aligning with Ghana’s government’s call for increased local ownership in the mining sector. ‘We expect to be part of this process,’ stated…