Schools and state functions in Africa stall in wake of Iran war despite continent’s rich oil resources

Schools and state functions in Africa stall in wake of Iran war despite continent’s rich oil resources

Across Africa, from north to south and from east to west, the war waged by the US and Israel on Iran is wreaking havoc, bringing to life the old cliché, “When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.”

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Soaring fuel prices in Rwanda reshape daily routines as businesses adjust to punitive cost of living

Soaring fuel prices in Rwanda reshape daily routines as businesses adjust to punitive cost of living

In early March, gasoline (petrol) was set not to exceed 1,989 Rwandan francs (about $1.36) per litre, while diesel was capped at 1,948 Rwandan francs per litre, according to the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA).

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KRA sets revenue collection record with $2.7 billion banked in December driven by robust oil sector and customs

KRA sets revenue collection record with $2.7 billion banked in December driven by robust oil sector and customs

This historic performance is largely attributed to strong growth in oil taxes, which grew by 23.9 per cent and recorded a performance rate of 103.7 per cent.

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US hits Russia oil companies with sanctions as Moscow as Moscow holds nuclear drills

The United States hit Russia’s major oil companies with sanctions on Wednesday and accused the Russians of a lack of commitment toward ending the war in Ukraine, as Moscow conducted a major training exercise involving nuclear arms. The new sanctions were unveiled one day after plans for a summit between...

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