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Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president, has revealed that his country’s priorities during its G20 presidency will be to harness critical minerals to foster inclusive growth… Read More »South Africa to Prioritize Climate Action and Critical Minerals During G20 Presidency
Mark Darko, the CEO of Ghana’s Chamber of Cannabis Industry, has unveiled an ambitious plan to generate $1 billion annually from the country’s burgeoning cannabis… Read More »Cannabis Industry Could Add $1 Billion to Ghana’s Economy
Canadian mining company B2Gold has announced it will invest $10 million to explore Mali’s Fekola gold complex this year, following a settlement with the government… Read More »B2Gold Moves Forward with Mali Exploration Amid Reduced Regulatory Risks
Tundu Lissu, a prominent and outspoken Tanzanian politician, has been elected chairman of the main opposition party, Chadema, after he defeated long-time leader Freeman Mbowe… Read More »Tanzanian Opposition Party Chadema Elects Tundu Lissu as Leader
Gabon’s transitional government has announced April 12 as the date for its presidential election, a significant milestone toward reinstating civilian governance following the August 2023… Read More »Gabon Schedules Presidential Election for April 12
Intense fighting erupted near the al-Jili oil refinery, north of Khartoum, as Sudan’s army advanced on the strategic facility in a multipronged offensive against the… Read More »Sudanese Army and RSF Clash Over Strategic Oil Refinery
Interest payments on long-term debt in sub-Saharan Africa surged nearly sevenfold between 2010 and 2023, reaching $26 billion, according to the World Bank. The sharp… Read More »Debt Servicing Costs Soar Amid Sub-Saharan Africa’s Financial Strain
Nigerian immigrants in 1980s London forged a unique identity through football, blending diaspora resilience with cultural pride. Many had fled Nigeria’s civil war, political instability,… Read More »How Nigerian Londoners Shaped Identity Through Football
According to analysts, US President Donald Trump will swiftly assemble his Africa team following his return to the White House. If true, the move departs… Read More »Trump’s Africa Team Takes Shape Amid Strategic Shifts
West Africa’s junta-led nations – Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali – are set to deploy a 5,000-strong joint force to address escalating security challenges in… Read More »Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali to Deploy Joint Force to Combat Security Threats