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Border Tensions: ECOWAS urges restraint among Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone
Worldvanguard-ng2d ago

Border Tensions: ECOWAS urges restraint among Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone

The Economic Community of West African States has expressed concern over rising tensions along the borders between Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, urging the countries involved to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through peaceful dialogue. The post Border Tensions: ECOWAS urges restraint among Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone appeared first on Vanguard News.

West African content creators pledge to combat commercialisation of disinformation
Politicsmyjoyonline13d ago

West African content creators pledge to combat commercialisation of disinformation

Content creators from across West Africa have pledged to promote information integrity in the sub-region at a disinformation webinar jointly hosted by the European Union (EU) in Ghana, the Centre for Journalism, Innovation and Development (CJID), and DUBAWA Ghana. The participants, bloggers, tech experts and influencers from Nigeria, Liberia and Ghana acknowledged the widespread commercialisation of disinformation on social media and committed to confronting the practice within their spheres...

Mob killing of Liberian national in Ghana
Worldmyjoyonline14d ago

Mob killing of Liberian national in Ghana

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged lynching of a 26-year-old Liberian national, Austin Tengeeh, near Lashibi in Ghana's Greater Accra Region.

Crude tankers from Russia, Liberia on way to Indian ports
BusinessTimes of India2d ago

Crude tankers from Russia, Liberia on way to Indian ports

Two crude oil tankers have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, heading towards Indian ports. This offers some relief to energy supplies. Several tankers carrying Russian oil are also rerouting to India. Shipping operations in the Gulf remain challenging, with increased costs due to diversions and higher insurance premiums.

G7 releases record amount of oil stocks to 'calm the markets down'
BusinessAPReutersBBC+101bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianAl Jazeera+93 more3d ago104 sources

G7 releases record amount of oil stocks to 'calm the markets down'

G7 leaders have announced the record release of 400 million barrels of oil in response to the war in the Middle East. This represents about twenty days worth of usual oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, currently through dangerous to go through due to the threat of Iranian strikes. This initiative aims 'to calm markets down', as FRANCE 24's Philip Turle explains.

Are Vessels Starting To Identify As "Chinese" To Transit Hormuz Chokepoint
Worldzerohedge8d ago

Are Vessels Starting To Identify As "Chinese" To Transit Hormuz Chokepoint

Are Vessels Starting To Identify As "Chinese" To Transit Hormuz Chokepoint A second China-linked bulk carrier broadcasted "CHINA OWNER_ALL CREW" while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning in an effort to reduce the risk of an IRGC drone or missile attack. We were the first to highlight this tactic late Wednesday night and believe it will only become more widespread within the commercial shipping community. The Liberia-flagged Sino Ocean broadcasted "CHINA OWNER_AL...