Goïta takes over Mali’s defense ministry
Mali’s military leader, Gen. Assimi Goïta, has appointed himself defense minister following the death of his predecessor, Sadio Camara, who was killed in a suicide truck bombing. The move comes amid a worsening security crisis triggered by coordinated attacks in April by the separatist group, the Azawad Liberation Front, and al-Qaeda-linked JNIM insurgents. Assisted by […]
US sanctions Kabila over Congo rebel links
The United States has imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of bankrolling Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and destabilizing eastern Congo. The US Treasury Department alleges Kabila provided financial support to the Congo River Alliance, encouraged Congolese troops to defect to rebel forces, and backed an opposition candidate against the […]
Zambia rejects US health aid over mineral linkages
Zambia has officially halted negotiations on a proposed $2 billion US health agreement, citing concerns over data privacy and an attempt to link the funding to mineral access. Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe revealed that the government opposes “coupling” the five-year health MOU with a separate critical minerals agreement that would grant US companies preferential treatment […]
Madagascar revives rare earth project
Madagascar is edging closer to reviving the Vara Mada rare earth mining project, a roughly $920 million investment led by US-based Energy Fuels, as it seeks to tap into valuable rare earth minerals. Located near Toliara in Madagascar’s southwest, the project targets monazite—a mineral rich in critical elements used in electronics and renewable energy—and could […]
Nigeria’s Oba Femi emerges as WWE’s new star
Nigerian-born wrestler Oba Femi has cemented his status as WWE’s “next big thing” following a historic victory over legend Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The 6-foot-6, 140-kilogram Lagos native, born Isaac Odugbesan, used his signature “fall from grace” powerbomb to defeat Lesnar in under five minutes, prompting the veteran to leave his […]
Sudan links Ethiopia and UAE to airport attack
Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia after accusing Addis Ababa and the UAE of direct involvement in a drone attack targeting Khartoum International Airport. Sudanese air defenses reportedly downed the drones, with witnesses confirming explosions and smoke near the airport. Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem stated the attack’s Ethiopian origin had been “conclusively proven,” calling […]
Morocco’s crown prince appointed to top military post
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed his 22-year-old son, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, to a military coordination role. The prince will oversee offices and services within the military’s general staff, placing him at the center of strategic coordination. The move aims to strengthen institutional continuity and mirrors the King’s own path to leadership—his late […]
KoBold Metals breaks ground on AI-driven mine
Construction has begun on the $2.3 billion Mingomba copper mine in Zambia, a major project backed by tech leaders including Bill Gates and Sam Altman. Located in Zambia’s prolific Copperbelt, the project is a “tech-first” operation, using proprietary artificial intelligence to locate high-grade ore deposits nearly 1,600 meters underground—a feat conventional exploration had missed. Once […]
Côte d’Ivoire targets energy boom
Côte d’Ivoire’s energy sector is poised for rapid growth as the government targets 5,000 MW of installed capacity by 2030, up from roughly 3,000 MW in 2025. The nation aims for 100% household electrification and 42% renewables in its energy mix within five years. This shift is already attracting major inward investment, including an approximately […]
