Faith Nyasuguta Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold has reached a major agreement with Mali’s government, ending a nearly two-year dispute over its gold mining operations in the West African nation. The deal, which still awaits official approval from Malian authorities, is expected to be announced soon. The conflict began in 2023 when Mali introduced a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a bold offer, saying he is willing to resign if it guarantees peace for Ukraine and secures the country’s long-coveted NATO membership. Speaking at a press conference marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Zelensky expressed his readiness to step down, emphasizing that his personal role is […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a decisive move, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday, calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This action comes in response to the rapid territorial gains by the Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement (M23) rebels in the DRC’s mineral-rich eastern […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Aliko Dangote has risen to become the 85th-wealthiest person in the world, with a staggering net worth of $23.9 billion, according to Forbes. This significant leap comes after the successful operational launch of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, marking a pivotal moment in both his career and Africa’s industrial landscape. The Nigerian […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ivory Coast has officially taken control of Port-Bouet, the last remaining French military base in the country, marking a significant shift in its long-standing defence ties with France. The handover, completed on Thursday, comes as France continues to scale back its military footprint across West Africa amid rising anti-French sentiment and growing calls […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States has imposed sanctions on a high-ranking Rwandan government minister and a senior militant leader over their alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has intensified in recent weeks, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis. The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on […]
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Faith Nyasuguta An Indian pharmaceutical company, Aveo Pharmaceuticals, is at the center of a growing opioid crisis in West Africa, exporting unlicensed and dangerously addictive drugs that are wreaking havoc in countries like Ghana, Nigeria, and Cote d’Ivoire. A BBC Eye investigation has uncovered how the Mumbai-based company is manufacturing and illegally shipping opioids that […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Renowned Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cisse, a trailblazer in African cinema, has died at the age of 84, Malian television announced on Wednesday. The cause of his death was not disclosed. Cisse’s passing comes just days after he held a press conference to present two trophies ahead of the 29th edition of FESPACO (Pan-African […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to depopulate the Gaza Strip, calling instead for international efforts to support Gaza’s reconstruction while safeguarding Palestinian rights. Speaking at a joint press conference in Madrid on Wednesday, both leaders emphasized the urgent need for […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally approached Chad for military assistance in its ongoing battle against the M23 rebels, whose growing offensive continues to destabilize eastern Congo, according to reports. French broadcaster RFI reported that Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi sent his special envoy, Didier Mazenga, to Chad on Tuesday to personally […]
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