Nigeria's gasoline pump ⁠prices rise by 65%, ​highest in Africa

In tonight's edition, Nigerians are feeling the consequences of the war in the Middle East at the pump, with gas prices soaring. Also, the Democratic Republic of Congo's armed forces begin a disarmament push against the FDLR, a militia linked to the Rwandan genocide in 1994.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• In tonight's edition, Nigerians are feeling the consequences of the war in the Middle East at the pump, with gas prices soaring.
• Also, the Democratic Republic of Congo's armed forces begin a disarmament push against the FDLR, a militia linked to the Rwandan genocide in 1994.
• And in South Africa, a mine owner has reached an understanding with illegal miners, allowing them limited access to his property once formal operations end for the day.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• Also, the Democratic Republic of Congo's armed forces begin a disarmament push against the FDLR, a militia linked to the Rwandan genocide in 1994.
• And in South Africa, a mine owner has reached an understanding with illegal miners, allowing them limited access to his property once formal operations end for the day.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• And in South Africa, a mine owner has reached an understanding with illegal miners, allowing them limited access to his property once formal operations end for the day.
• In tonight's edition, Nigerians are feeling the consequences of the war in the Middle East at the pump, with gas prices soaring.
• Also, the Democratic Republic of Congo's armed forces begin a disarmament push against the FDLR, a militia linked to the Rwandan genocide in 1994.