The Chadian government has terminated its agreement with African Parks, the conservation organisation responsible for managing two of the country’s protected sites. It cited concerns over poaching and insufficient cooperation as the reason for the termination. Environment Minister Hassan Bakhit Djamous confirmed in an official letter on Monday that the 15-year mandate covering the Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve and the Greater Zakouma Ecosystem, which includes Zakouma and Siniaka-Minia national parks, would end. The ministry said; “the charity had failed to curb poaching effectively and had not fully collaborated with authorities in the management of the reserves.” African Parks, a…
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By Bridget UGWE and Jade Levin Africanews presents a series of interviews with candidates running in Cameroon’s presidential election. In this third interview, Cabral Libii, candidate of the Cameroonian Party for National Reconciliation (PCRN), shares his frustration with the current system and lays out his plans for the youth. Cabral Libii, you’re the president of the Cameroonian Party for National Reconciliation (PCRN). Your candidacy was confirmed after internal tensions within your party. Looking at your background, it’s clear you want to represent a new generation that breaks away from the politics of the past. What makes you ready to lead…
CÔTE D’IVOIRE – Côte d’Ivoire has unveiled a bold US$440 million roadmap to revitalize its oil palm industry, aiming to transform the sector into a sustainable, competitive, and inclusive engine of economic growth. The 10-year strategy, approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and developed by the Rubber-Palm Oil-Coconut Council (CHPC), targets key challenges facing the country’s palm oil value chain. The ministry indicated that this roadmap will be structured around five strategic areas of intervention, to which a staggering 61% of the budget will be directed, to improve yields in village plantations, which form the backbone of the country’s palm…
Some areas have recorded more than 200 millimetres of rainfall, with the Bằng and Gâm Rivers both surpassing the highest alert level. Local authorities have issued urgent warnings as residents struggle to contain the floods and protect homes and property. By Tuesday, several districts including Thục Phán Ward were submerged again, just days after the last floodwaters receded. Rising river levels and continuous downpours have caused widespread damage, leaving some areas completely cut off. The provincial disaster management committee said the saturation of soil has exceeded 85%, raising the risk of further landslides and flash floods in mountainous areas. At…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Eight of rugby’s most powerful nations have announced their intention to issue international bans for any players who join the new breakaway R360 rugby league. England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, France, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia released a joint letter on Tuesday in which they urged men’s and women’s players to think carefully before accepting offers from the R360 organisation. The private R360 project intends to launch a multi-city rugby series in 2026. International federations see it as a threat. R360 representatives have reportedly approached leading rugby union and rugby league players around the world, to have them join the…
Lagos is set to make history this weekend, the 4th and 5th of October, as it welcomes the first ever UIM E1 World Championship in Africa. The atmosphere is already electric as RaceBird pilots from nine international teams expressed their excitement and readiness during the official media session on Thursday. The E1 Series is the world’s first all-electric offshore powerboat championship, showcasing innovation, speed, and sustainability on water. Since its debut in Jeddah last year, the series has grown into a global spectacle, attracting the involvement of world-renowned icons as team owners and ambassadors. The championship features some of the…
By Rédaction Africanews Nigeria has lost over 600,000 barrels of oil after a three-day nationwide strike over mass layoffs at the Dangote refinery disrupted production, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has confirmed. NNPC upstream chief Bayo Ojulari said the walkout by the country’s main oil union made “optimum production almost impossible” as critical staff were absent from facilities. The strike resulted in a deferred production of about 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) over the period. Union vs Dangote Management The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) called the strike in protest at the dismissal of…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Champagne was sprayed in Lagos this weekend, not for a car race but for an electric boat competition. The waters of Lagos Lagoon were the stage of the latest race in the E1 series, the first all-electric powerboat racing championship. Sunday’s race in Nigeria marked the series’ maiden grand prix in Africa. The event featured teams piloting battery-powered hydrofoil boats known as RaceBirds, which glide above the water to reduce drag and emissions. Team Brazil took its first win of the season in Lagos. “This win in Lagos for Team Brazil is very important. It’s the best…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Protests against the Moroccan government, partly triggered by spending on stadiums, will not change plans for the Africa Cup of Nations, the continent’s top football official said on Monday. Morocco, which is currently building the world’s largest football stadium as part of its preparations to co-host the 2030 Men’s World Cup, has seen demonstrations this month led by young activists in more than a dozen cities. “Morocco is plan A, Morocco is plan B, and Morocco is plan C,” said Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), at a press conference following…
With investments in training and indigenous contractors, Heirs Energies restored production at a once-struggling asset, signalling confidence in Nigerian expertise and the future of domestic energy. When Heirs Energies took over Oil Mining Lease (OML) 17 in 2021, the asset was struggling. Production had dwindled and infrastructure was ageing. Four years later, the story has changed dramatically: oil output has more than doubled, gas production has surged, and the field is now run entirely by Nigerians. Heirs Energies, Africa’s largest indigenous-owned energy company, deliberately bet on local capacity. Instead of relying on costly foreign consultants, the company staffed their over…