Industrialist Aliko Dangote ignores oil producing Nigeria for a $17 billion oil refinery in East Africa

Industrialist Aliko Dangote ignores oil producing Nigeria for a $17 billion oil refinery in East Africa

The proposed refinery is expected to cost between $15 billion and $17 billion, with a planned processing capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day.

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UN boss Antonio Guterres says African representation in global affairs works against the continent

UN boss Antonio Guterres says African representation in global affairs works against the continent

Speaking during a press conference at the United Nations Offices in Nairobi, Guterres said Africa’s development and growth is constrained by an unfair international system that denies the continent adequate representation in key global institutions.

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How South Sudanese 1878 prophet’s sacred stick became centre of vicious power struggle between President Kiir, Machar

How South Sudanese 1878 prophet’s sacred stick became centre of vicious power struggle between President Kiir, Machar

That stick is known as Ngundeng Bong’s dang and not only has its reputation as a magical and dangerous weapon lived on, but it also plays a role in the latest cycle of violence in the world’s youngest nation.

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