All About Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire Known as the Ivory Coast in English, the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire is in West Africa. Its surface area is 322,462, sq. km. Countries bordering Côte d’Ivoire are Guinea, Mali, Liberia, Ghana, and Burkina Faso. The Gulf of Guinea is on its southern border. Population is 31,934,230 as of 2024. Côte d’Ivoire was […]
All About Djibouti
Djibouti Officially the Republic of Djibouti, Djibouti is bordered by Ethiopia to the west and south, Somalia to the southeast, and Eritrea to the north. It is in the Horn of Africa and also borders the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea with a population of 1,168,722. History Djibouti’s history dates to thousands of […]
All About Egypt
Egypt Officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Egypt is in North Africa. Its Sinai Peninsula acts as a land bridge in Southwest Asia. This makes Egypt a transcontinental country. Egypt is a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Islamic world. Its area is about 1,010,000 sq. km and is bordered by the Gaza […]
All About Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is located in middle Africa and has an area of 28,000 sq. km. It is one of Africa’s smallest countries. While it is one of the most prosperous, wealth is concentrated in the government and elite. 70 percent of the population lives under the poverty threshold. Its population […]
All About Eritrea
Eritrea Officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the North East of Africa. The capital is Asmara. It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the southeast. The east and northeast of the country have an extensive coastline on the Red Sea, directly across from Saudi […]
Rwanda Poised to Become Africa’s Newest Oil Producer
Rwanda is set to join Africa’s oil-producing nations following a significant oil discovery in Lake Kivu. According to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board, a 2D seismic survey conducted from 2021 to 2022 identified 13 structural pockets and potential drilling locations with promising hydrocarbon reserves. This development aligns with the government’s strategy to diversify […]
Congo Seeks Saudi Investment to Counter China’s Mining Influence
The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking mining investors from Saudi Arabia to reduce its reliance on Chinese firms, which currently dominate the sector. Marcellin Paluku, a deputy cabinet director in Congo’s Ministry of Mines, highlighted the economic risks of depending on a single partner, noting that 80% of Congo’s mines involve Chinese companies. Congo […]
Nigeria to Expand Internet Access with LEO Satellite Partnership
The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) is partnering with France-based Eutelsat to deploy Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services in Nigeria, aiming to bridge the country’s digital divide. LEO satellites operate at altitudes of 500 to 2,000 kilometers, unlike traditional geostationary, which operate at greater altitudes, typically 35,786 kilometers from Earth. Consequently, LEO satellites offer high-speed, […]
South Africa Mine Rescue Ends with Heavy Toll
South African police have concluded a rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine in North West province, recovering 78 bodies and rescuing 246 survivors, some of whom had been trapped underground since July. The miners, accused of illegal mining, endured dire conditions, with many of them emaciated and barely able to walk after their rescue. […]
Congo Jails Chinese Nationals for Illegal Gold Possession
A court in Bukavu, eastern Congo, has sentenced three Chinese nationals to seven years in prison for illegal possession of gold and money laundering. The men, arrested in January with 10 gold bars and $400,000 in cash, claimed to be traders. Nevertheless, they were fined $600,000 for illegal residency and breaching mining laws, including a […]
