Nigerian troops smash dozens of illegal oil refineries
The Nigerian Army has cracked Down on illegal operations exploiting oil in the Delta region. Acting on a tip off, soldiers have smashed at least 74 bootleg refineries. ends intro In what Nigerian military authorities are calling “Operation Crocodile Smile” troops have deployed specialist equipment to seek out and destroy illegal refineries and kidnappers’ camps […]
Jean Ping goes to court to dispute Gabon’s election result
Gabon’s opposition leader Jean Ping’s turned to the courts to challenge the outcome of a presidential election. The arrival of an African Union mission in the capital Libreville has been postponed until further notice. Former Gabonese foreign minister and African Union Commission head Jean Ping is hoping the constitutional court will overturn an election result […]
Ethiopian Olympic protester lands in US
The Olympian marathoner who staged a finish-line protest in Rio da Janeiro for Ethiopia Oromo people has landed in the United States. Feyisa Lelisa maintains his life is in danger if he goes home so he’s seeking asylum in America. ends intro Feyisa Lelisa has set a pattern for marathon runners protesting for the 35 […]