Niger Resumes Oil Exports via Benin After Dispute

Niger Resumes Oil Exports via Benin After Dispute

Niger has restarted crude oil exports through Benin following a dispute that previously halted the flow via a Chinese-funded pipeline according to Reuters. The conflict arose from Niger's refusal to lift a ban on imports from Benin, leading to a block on exports through the PetroChina-backed pipeline in May. Niger had subsequently shut off the pipeline flow in June.

August 22, 2024 6

Africa

Smaller African economies are getting more investor attention

By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency Small African economies are punching above their weight to emerge as the most attractive to investors, bolstered by their higher economic and personal freedoms. A new study, ‘The 2024 RMB Where to Invest in Africa report,’ shows that investors are looking beyond markets with big populations and larger economies. Instead, they are seeking destinations with higher levels of stability and […]

August 13, 2024 23

Sport

AFCON draw offers Nigeria chance to avenge Benin loss

Nigeria will get a chance to avenge a shock World Cup loss to Benin when they were drawn in the same 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group on Thursday. The Cheetahs stunned the Super Eagles 2-1 last month, leaving Nigeria on the back foot as they seek a place at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Libya and Rwanda complete Group […]

July 4, 2024 18

Africa

Niger’s Junta Agrees to Talks with Benin to Restore Relations Post-Coup

Niger's junta has agreed to discussions with Benin's government, facilitated by former Benin presidents Thomas Boni Yayi and Nicephore Soglo, to restore relations following last year's coup. The coup had led to the closure of the border and the shutdown of a China-backed oil pipeline. This decision came after a meeting between Niger's military leader General Abdourahamane Tiani and the former presidents on June 24, as announced by Niger's government […]

July 4, 2024 8

Africa

Benin arrests five Nigeriens in escalating diplomatic standoff

Benin authorities have arrested five Nigeriens at a port where Niger loads oil for export, sharply escalating a growing diplomatic dispute between the two West African nations. Five Nigerien nationals were arrested at the port of Seme-Kpodji on Wednesday evening after "entering the site without disclosing their identity", according to a statement from Elonm Mario Metonou, the special prosecutor at CRIET, Benin's court for financial crimes […]

June 7, 2024 15

Oshiwambo

Iilongo itatu ya Africa ya wayimine opolohalama yoku kondjitha o Malaria

Benin,Liberia na Sierre Leon oya ningi iilongo yongaashingeyi ya Africa okuwayimina opolohalama yotango muuyuni oku kondjitha o Malaria. Iilongo yopa 3 otayi ka gandja otuntila yo RTS kaanona yeli poomwedhi 5 nenge ye vulepo pailuku yopa3. Benin okwa yakula ootuntila 215 900 dhotuntila,omanga Liberia a yakula uli 112 000 na Sierre Leon uli 550 000. Ehangano lyuundjolowele muuyuni,o UNICEF no Global vaccine Alliance-Gavi otaya enditha opolohalama. Momushangwa gopamuhanga […]

April 26, 2024 22

Africa

Two new malaria vaccines are being rolled out across Africa: how they work and what they promise

By Jaishree Raman, National Institute for Communicable Diseases Malaria incidents are on the rise. There were 249 million cases of this parasitic disease in 2022, five million more than in 2021. Africa suffers more than any other region from malaria, with 94% of cases and 95% of deaths worldwide. This year two revolutionary malaria vaccines are being rolled out across the continent. Nadine Dreyer asks Jaishree Raman […]

April 23, 2024 43

Africa

bird TenX: African countries with the highest number of EVs

By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Despite recent headwinds, a growing shift from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles continues apace in Africa. Last year, the global sale of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by 31% compared to 2022, according to a 2024 report by market research firm Rho Motion. Despite the high cost of conversion and a lack of adequate enabling infrastructure such as […]

April 16, 2024 55

Uncategorized

Africa’s stadium boom can be used to build prosperity beyond sports

By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Africa continues to strategically fortify its sports infrastructure, especially stadiums, not only to nurture its abundant talent but also to harness the lucrative economic potential of the sector. Morocco is currently on track with the development of a massive 115,000-seater stadium as it prepares to host the 2030 World Cup, jointly with Spain and Portugal. Last month, the country’s National Agency for […]

April 8, 2024 22