Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF): Local Expertise Emerges at the Heart of Congo’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Ambitions

SummaryA top official from South Africa's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, Floyd Shivambu, has faced backlash for visiting self-proclaimed pastor Shepherd Bushiri, who fled to Malawi after being charged with rape and fraud. Shivambu praised Bushiri's work in a post on X, prompting condemnation from South Africa's Minister of Justice and his own party, which distanced itself from his actions. Bushiri, currently appealing an extradition request, is accused of exploiting vulnerable communities for personal gain while...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond:Highlights include a mural in Lagos honoring schoolgirls abducted in Chibok, artistic expressions in Alexandra township, South Africa, and a performance in Senegal addressing climate issues. Palm Sunday celebrations were observed in Nigeria and Lebanon, while protests in South Africa demanded action against gender-based violence. The Nomad Festival in Morocco showcased cultural traditions, and a summit in Mali focused on unity, against...

A 14-year-old girl was killed by a lion near Nairobi, as reported by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), after being taken from a residential compound adjacent to Nairobi National Park. KWS rangers found her remains by the Mbagathi River and are currently searching for the lion, which has not yet been located, while implementing additional security measures to prevent further incidents. In a separate incident, a 54-year-old man was killed by an elephant in Nyeri...

At Guinea’s only private drug rehabilitation clinic, SAJED-Guinée, led by Dr. Marie Koumbassa and her unpaid team, they address a growing national drug crisis, receiving numerous distress calls weekly. The clinic, located in Conakry, faces challenges from the rise of dangerous substances like kush, a mix of drugs linked to severe health risks, and is overwhelmed by the high demand for treatment amid limited resources and awareness. Operating on minimal funding, the clinic provides care...

Akisa WanderaBBC News, RenkHassan Lali / BBCSarah Williams, a South Sudanese mother, fled conflict in Khartoum only to find herself stranded in Renk due to renewed violence in her homeland. The ongoing Sudan conflict has killed over 150,000 and displaced millions, while conditions in Renk's overcrowded transit center worsen, limiting access to food and medical care. Williams longs to return to her hometown of Nasir, but escalating violence and uncertainty about her family's safety weigh...

A South African luxury train transporting foreign tourists to Zimbabwe for Easter collided with another locomotive on Friday, resulting in the derailment of several carriages. The incident led to injuries among passengers onboard, as confirmed by the operating company and a local rail employee. This event highlights the potential dangers of rail travel, particularly during busy holiday periods. Full Article