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Nigeria’s Dangote refinery begins operations, promising energy independence

Nigeria has achieved a historic milestone with the commencement of petrol production at the new $20 billion Dangote refinery near Lagos. Boasting a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, it’s now Africa’s largest refinery and is poised to alleviate Nigeria’s persistent fuel shortages. The refinery aims to reduce Nigeria’s heavy reliance on imported oil products, […]

Spain Tells EU to Support Morocco’s Efforts to Curb Illegal Migration

Spanish interior minister Juan Ignacio Zoido urged the EU to support Morocco’s “considerable” efforts to fight illegal immigration. “The EU should lend more support to African partners, such as Morocco, in their colossal efforts” in countering illegal immigration, said the Spanish official at a meeting of the EU’s justice and domestic affairs council. Zoido, whose […]

Ordeal of Sahrawis held against their will highlighted in Geneva

A high-level conference at the Palais des Nations in Geneva placed long-term displacement in Africa at the centre of discussions, with speakers drawing particular attention to the dire humanitarian conditions in Algeria’s Tindouf camps. The event, held on the sidelines of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, was convened by several NGOs […]