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Senegal has imposed an immediate ban on non-essential foreign travel for government ministers as rising global oil prices place mounting pressure on public finances, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced. Senegal has banned ministers from non-essential foreign t

At least 14 people killed in Israeli strikes across Lebanon Hezbollah said it fired rockets into Israel in response to the United States-Israeli war on Iran, while Israeli forces have also launched a ground incursion into southern Lebanon. On Sunday, Hezbollah claimed it targeted an Israeli warship with a cruise missile approximately 126km off the […] read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Israeli strike kills 14 in Lebanon, Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran, Traoré slams democracy and other stories

The ongoing United States-Israel-Iran war which started on February 28, 2026 has been described in its impact on global supply of oil and gas as “unprecedented in its immediate scope.” The International Energy Agency’s early assessment of the current crisis has established that its impact is greater than the combined effect of the 1973 Arab […] read more The war in Iran and its ripple effects on international energy markets

Vodacom Tanzania has invested $28 million to modernise its M-Pesa platform, in a move aimed at strengthening reliability, boosting security, and positioning the service for future growth across East Africa. Vodacom Tanzania has invested $28 million to modernise its M

The war in the Middle East may be geographically distant, but its economic consequences are now embedded in the daily realities of Nigerians. Ruth Tene Natsa looks into its impact on everyday Nigerians as they navigate the unstable and irregular oil price fluctuation…. In Abuja, the effects are stark and immediate. Commuters are paying nearly […] read more Collateral damage: how the Middle East war is deepening Nigeria’s transport and food crises

He also said the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy noted recent developments in the Nigerian telecommunications sector regarding the acquisition of IHS towers by MTN Group. “Over the past two years, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this administration has taken deliberate steps to stabilise and strengthen the telecommunications sector […] read more President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and The King’s College tie (Continuation)

The global AI power crisis and Nigeria’s gas flaring epidemic are not two problems. They are one. Every day, Nigeria burns approximately 192 million standard cubic feet of natural gas – gas with no buyer, no pipe, and no use. It simply flares into the atmosphere. The World Bank confirmed in 2025 that Nigeria recorded […] read more Nigeria is flaring the answer to the world’s biggest tech problem

The UN General Assembly set aside 25 March as the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery. The post EDITORIAL: Slavery Reparations: A global quest for justice appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Le contraste saute aux yeux. Après un épisode hivernal marqué par la neige, les pluies et une chute notable des températures la semaine passée, le […] L’article Hausse des températures en Algérie dès ce lundi 6 avril : voici la météo à prévoir ! est apparu en premier sur .

Rabat – RS Berkane were held to a 1-1 draw by Maghreb Fes today at Berkane Municipal Stadium in matchday 10 of the Botola Pro. The home side started the match putting on the pressure early, controlling possession due to the home advantage.  Their efforts paid off in the 21st minute when Hamza El Moussaoui converted a penalty to give Berkane the lead and put pressure on MAS. After the break, MAS responded with greater intensity. The visitors found spaces and began to create more chances, in searc

Rabat – Morocco’s rising MMA talent Marwan Rahiki is set for his second UFC Appearance, where he will face Australia’s Jack Jenkins in UFC Perth in Australia.  The featherweight bout is scheduled for May 2, 2026, and will feature on the preliminary card as Rahiki continues his early run promotion. The 23-year-old, enters the fight following an impressive win over Harry Hardwick last month, at a UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas. Rahiki won by TKO at the end of the second round after a brutal ex

Rabat – The fight for Bouaddi’s international future is getting intense, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation is actively working  to convince the 18-year-old to represent the Atlas Lions. However, France sees Bouaddi as a player who fits perfectly into their long-term plans. Bouaddi, a midfielder for LOSC Lille, has impressed in Ligue 1 this season. Despite his rise, the player is in no rush for his first cap. In a recent interview, Bouaddi stated that nothing is confirmed yet. He added that

Rabat – PSV Eindhoven has secured the Eredivisie title on Sunday, taking advantage of Feyenoord’s 0-0 draw against Volendam and their thrilling 4-3 win over Utrecht on Saturday, claiming the championship with five games remaining in the season. The Moroccan trio, Ismail Saibari, Anas Salah Eddine, and Couhaib Driouech, played a key role in PSV Eindhoven’s success, each contributing to the team’s achievement. PSV Eindhoven are currently at the top of the Eredivisie table, sitting in f

Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has reported a steady inflow of food imports during the final week of March and early April, alongside intensified monitoring measures to ensure product safety and protect consumer health. According to the NFSA’s General Directorate of Exports and Imports, between March 28 and April 3, 2026, Egypt received 2,440 food consignments totalling around 510,000 tonnes. The shipments were handled by 995 importing companies and included key strategic commodit

Egypt’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has held a series of meetings with the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO), bringing together officials from both sides alongside representatives of key ministries and entities, including the General Authority for Investment, the Industrial Development Authority, the Commercial Representation Authority, the Egyptian Drug Authority, the General Organisation for Export and Import Control, the Egyptian Organisation

Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said on Sunday that the country is managing its Nile water resources through a dynamic system based on real-time monitoring and hydrological forecasting to address rising demand during peak periods. In a statement, the ministry said Sewilam made the remarks during a meeting of the permanent committee responsible for regulating Nile inflows, where officials reviewed water levels at Lake Nasser, dam operations and the overall performa

Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment said on Sunday it has begun implementing a plan to close and rehabilitate the Obour landfill east of Cairo, with part of the site set to be transformed into a green park following persistent complaints from residents over pollution. The ministry said waste intake at the landfill was halted from April 1, with safe closure procedures now underway in line with environmental standards aimed at reducing emissions, odours and uncontrolled burning.

Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gomaa has chaired a meeting with the boards of directors of companies and units affiliated with the ministry to review financial performance for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2026, and outline measures to enhance operational efficiency. During the meeting, the minister issued a series of directives aimed at improving productivity and streamlining operations across the ministry’s entities. He stressed the importance of delegating authority

Les déclarations d’Olivier Christen, procureur national antiterroriste français, ont rapidement fait réagir. À la suite de son entretien accordé au média Franceinfo, une source autorisée […] L’article Propos du procureur français anti-terroriste à Franceinfo : une source du MAE algérien réagit est apparu en premier sur .

Gold prices in Egypt posted a sharp increase over the past week, supported by rising global prices and continued fluctuations in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the Egyptian pound. The price of 21-karat gold, the most actively traded in the local market, rose by 4.74% to EGP 7,175 per gram by the end of the week. According to Ehab Wassef, head of the Gold and Precious Metals Division at the Federation of Egyptian Industries, the domestic market was directly influenced by the global