Tunisia: Public service worker arrested for offending President

The Tunisian Ministry of Justice has ordered the arrest of a public service worker accused of offending President Kais Saied in multiple social media posts, Webdo Tunis reports. The defendant, who has not been identified, lives in the city of Sidi Bouzid. The court of First Instant of the city ordered his arrest on the […]

Nigeria unveils first hybrid solar power plant at Alex Ekwueme University

Nigeria has inaugurated its first solar hybrid plant at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University in Ebonyi State. The 2.8 MW capacity infrastructure will operate from solar panels that will be supported by diesel-electric generators. The project is part of the Energizing Education Program (EEP) implemented by the federal government through the Rural Electrification Agency. The […]

Russia ‘gained upper hand’ in parts of Africa, as it holds talks on security with Bahrain, Uganda

Bahrain’s King has urged Moscow to play a role in peacekeeping in the Middle East, while also Uganda and the Comoros have have recently held discussions with Russia on security issues affecting Africa and the possibility of resolving conflicts in the region, reflecting Russia’s expanding influence on the continent. During a recent official two-day visit […]