Today's Observances: October 11-12

October 11 Bulgaria: - Day of Sofia Bar Association. On this date in Bulgarian history: 1990: The first issue of the Vakhan paper, a weekly of the Armenians in Bulgaria, starts coming out. 1999: A memorial is unveiled commemorating the victims of...

Paul Biya, Cameroon's wily veteran leader

Paul Biya has barely made a public appearance on the campaign trail in his bid for an eighth term as president of Cameroon aged 92 and after more than four decades in power. While the 11 rival candidates crisscrossed the central African country...

Families of unlawfully convicted engineers call for their release before Christmas

The families of two South Africans, Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham, have again pleaded with the Equatorial Guinea government to release the men, who have been detained in the country for 670 days, in time for Christmas. Potgieter and Huxham were...

The Malabo Protocol’s 10th Anniversary Revives Advocacy for an African Criminal Court

2024 marks ten years since the African Union (AU) states adopted the Protocol on Amendments to the Protocol on the Statute of the African Court of Justice and Human Rights (Malabo Protocol), which would create a regional criminal court for Africa....

US Seeks Deeper Energy Partnership with Africa Says Cruz

The United States is stepping up efforts to become Africa’s key energy partner, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz said this week, urging closer cooperation between Washington and African nations to unlock the continent’s energy potential through private...

The most-read pieces on Mining Technology in 2024

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Climate change adaptation opportunity for capacitation

Valuable leadership, expertise, and context-specific knowledge are missing at the decision-making table, leading to uninformed and ineffective solutions. CLIMATE change is already impacting Africa disproportionately and will continue to do so,...

Plea to free SA engineers locked up in central Africa

Potgieter and Huxham have been imprisoned in the central African country for nearly two years. They had been working at an oil rig there for over a decade when they were arrested early last year and handed 12-year jail sentences and a fine for...

Derailing the Kleptocrats’ Gravy Train

perspective Last week, I went to Montserrat on a research trip, the fruits of which I may one day divulge to you, if indeed there ever are any. It is a small British island in the Caribbean with the unusual distinction of being an ex-tax haven. I...

Fossil fuel industry influences medical research, raising ethical concerns

An investigation published by The BMJ today reveals the extent of fossil fuel industry involvement in medical research, leading to fresh calls for academics and publishing companies to cut ties with companies. An analysis by journalists Hristio...

Ban medical research with links to the fossil fuel industry, say experts

An investigation published by The BMJ today reveals the extent of fossil fuel industry involvement in medical research, leading to fresh calls for academics and publishing companies to cut ties with companies. An analysis by journalists Hristio...

How much does the fossil fuel industry fund medical research?

Hristio Boytchev, investigative reporter1, Natalie Widmann, freelance data journalist2, Simon Wörpel, freelance data journalist3 1The BMJ 2Frankfurt, Germany 3Berlin, Germany Correspondence to: H Boytchev hboytchev{at}bmj.com An analysis of links...

Fossil fuel industry funds medical research – here’s why it’s a problem

Some medical journal articles are funded by fossil fuel companies – but what are the potential repercussions? mage: Shutterstock By Victoria Heath New analysis has uncovered the extent to which fossil fuel companies are funding major medical...

China through the eyes of African media professionals

(Xinhua) 16:06, September 22, 2025 KUNMING, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- Milagrosa Ada Micha Abeso, CEO of the Real Equatorial Guinea Magazine, has revealed that for her visiting China is like a relaxing trip home. "I am home again. China has become my...

Feature: China through the eyes of African media professionals

KUNMING, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- Milagrosa Ada Micha Abeso, CEO of the Real Equatorial Guinea Magazine, has revealed that for her visiting China is like a relaxing trip home. "I am home again. China has become my second homeland," said Milagrosa as...

APPO Prepares for Leadership Transition as Omar Ibrahim Steps Down

The African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) is entering a crucial leadership phase as Secretary General Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim prepares to step down in January 2026. Industry leaders say the next head must continue the transformative...

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Participation In Water Tower Research Fireside Chat On November 19, 2024

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) HOUSTON, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the“Company”) today announced its participation in an investor event hosted by Water Tower Research (“WTR”) on...

9 years on; where are we on Malabo commitments?

BAHIIGWA—The focus should shiftBy Benadetta Chiwanda Mia: In 2014, African nations including Malawi, signed the Malabo Declaration at the African Union Summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to launch a decade-long implementation of the...

Sentz Launches Webinar Series to Empower Freelancers, Creators, and Tech Enthusiasts in Global Markets

Sentz, a global payment app, has officially launched the Sentz Webinar Series, an engaging educational initiative designed to empower freelancers, digital creators, crypto enthusiasts, and tech enthusiasts with essential skills to navigate the...

New series rivals Game of Thrones

We’ve sifted through the latest offerings from TV and streaming platforms to find the best shows you should be watching this week. ONE SHOW TWO VIEWS KING & CONQUEROR SUNDAY AND MONDAY, 8.30PM, SBS AND SBS ON DEMAND It’s hard to see Danish actor...