Egyptian Zohr gas field

UN pays tribute to victims of transatlantic slavery, calls for financial reparations

The UN chief has called for reparations over the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved people during the 15th to 19th century as a way to tackle its legacy in today’s society, including systemic racism. Top United Nations officials, including its Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the President of the General Assembly on Monday (25 March) paid tribute […]

Nigeria drops to Africa’s 4th biggest oil producer, as 437,000 barrels are stolen daily

Nigeria is facing a record reduction in oil production, dropping from the first largest producer in Africa to the fourth, behind Angola, Algeria and Libya, according to the latest report of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The monthly oil market report for August, published by the oil cartel OPEC, showed that Nigeria’s production […]

ILO: Morocco chosen to host 2026 Global Conference on Elimination of Child Labor

Morocco has been chosen to host the 2026 Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labor in recognition of the efforts made by the country in protecting child’s rights and combating child’s labor. The decision was made by the Governing Body of the ILO during its 353rd session convening in Geneva. The Global Conference on […]