Angola has officially launched commercial operations at the Cabinda Oil Refinery, marking a historic milestone as the country’s first refinery built since independence nearly 50 years ago. The facility began fuel shipments on May 7, 2026, in a major step toward reducing the nation’s heavy dependence on imported refined petroleum products. The refinery was developed […]

The Government of Liberia has officially launched a specialized Content Monetization Training Program aimed at helping young digital creators turn their online talent into sustainable sources of income as the country accelerates its digital transformation agenda. The two-day program, held on May 6–7, 2026, was organized through the Liberia Telecommunications Authority in partnership with the […]

Kenya is set to begin its first-ever commercial oil production by the end of 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s energy sector after nearly 15 years of exploration and pilot projects. Kenya’s Energy Cabinet Secretary, Opiyo Wandayi, announced that production will commence from the South Lokichar oil fields located in Turkana County with […]

Burkina Faso has ordered the immediate suspension of French television broadcaster TV5 Monde, accusing the channel of spreading disinformation and glorifying terrorism amid ongoing insecurity in the Sahel region. The decision was announced by Burkina Faso’s media regulator, the Superior Council of Communication (CSC), as the junta-led government intensifies efforts to tighten control over media […]

A growing number of African countries are introducing emergency travel, energy, and humanitarian measures as the escalating Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global oil, gas, and medical supply chains. The 2026 crisis, fueled by the widening war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, has severely affected shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — […]

The government of Uganda has announced that preparations are in full swing for a series of high-profile swearing-in ceremonies following the 2026 general elections, beginning with the presidential inauguration scheduled for May 12. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to be sworn in for his seventh elective term in a ceremony to be held at […]

A high-level meeting between Keith Heffern and Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu on May 4, 2026, has highlighted a critical phase in U.S.-Nigeria relations, with both sides focusing on efforts to remove Nigeria from the U.S. “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) list over religious freedom issues. The discussions placed strong emphasis on the newly established […]

France is undergoing a major shift in its approach to Africa, moving away from traditional aid-driven relationships toward what it calls a model of “equal partnership” built on investment and shared economic interests. The new direction will be put to the test at the upcoming Africa Forward Summit 2026, scheduled to take place on May […]

Russia has significantly expanded its military footprint in Mali, assembling one of its most capable aviation groupings outside the Ukraine conflict to support ongoing operations against militant groups. The deployment, operated by the Kremlin-controlled Africa Corps, is based at Bamako International Airport and provides direct combat support to the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa). Analysts say […]