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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff recently met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an effort to revive truce talks concerning Gaza and address the pressing humanitarian crisis that is increasingly dire. A global hunger monitor has issued a stark warning: famine is unfolding in the region. Shortly after Witkoff's arrival, US President Donald Trump made his stance clear on his Truth Social platform, stating, “The fastest way to end the humanitarian crises in Gaza is for Hamas to SURRENDER AND RELEASE THE…

In a world rife with tension and unpredictability, a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel seemed to hold momentarily this Tuesday, despite early signs of faltering. U.S. President Donald Trump, known for his candid remarks, conveyed his frustration over the longstanding conflict. He remarked that both nations had fought “for so long and so hard” that they had seemingly lost their way. Is it possible, one might ponder, for prolonged conflict to ultimately obscure the path to peace? As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

In an ever-evolving business landscape, small adjustments can ripple through entire industries. On a rather bright Thursday morning, a notable update filtered into the emails of those closely watching Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The Dangote Refinery, a cornerstone of the country's energy structure, announced a subtle yet intriguing shift in its pricing structure. The ex-depot price, sometimes referred to as the gantry price, has been lowered to N865 per litre, a small but noteworthy decrease of N15 from just the previous…

Refugees heading to the CBCA Mugunga Church, which sits within the expansive Mugunga IDP camp in Goma, offer a snapshot of resilience amidst adversity. (Photo Credit: Michel Lunanga/AFP) Mary Ashuza, burdened by the enormity of circumstances beyond her control, walked westwards from Goma. In a scene far too common in the war-ravaged landscapes of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), she and her children clutched onto the remnants of their lives packed into bundles they could carry. From the farmsteads of…

In recent months, the Horn of Africa has become a powder keg, with Egyptian troops in Somalia igniting fears of a regional war. Tensions are high, fueled by Ethiopia’s controversial sea access pact with North Western State of Somalia and long-standing Nile River disputes between Ethiopia and Egypt, sparking widespread unease. Ethiopia's leader, Abiy Ahmed, didn’t mince words, warning potential invaders to "think 10 times" before making a move. Neighboring countries, including Turkey and Djibouti, are scrambling to broker…