DRC Faces Renewed Legal Battle with AVZ Over Lithium Site
The revived case could complicate a separate deal between AVZ and U.S.-backed KoBold Metals
Focus on Africa
10 Top African Countries with the Strongest Currencies in June 2025
Countries with developing industrial bases might use stronger currencies to increase output and exports
Kenya’s deputy police chief resigns amid uproar over blogger’s death
“I offer immense condolences to the family of Mr Albert Ojwang for their great loss,” he added.
Ghana’s Saminu is the World’s Fastest Man this Year; Breaks National Record
Saminu, a member of Ghana’s athletics team delivered that explosive performance in the preliminary round of the NCAA East championship.
African Leaders Arrive in Ghana for Landmark Mining in Motion Summit
The summit brings together key players in Africa’s mining sector to explore the industry’s prospects, with a focus on driving local content, uplifting communities, and creating a positive global impact.
X restricted in Tanzania after police targeted by hackers.
“We are actively searching for those responsible for spreading false information,”
Libyan ministers resign as protesters call for government to step down.
The demonstrators gathered in Martyrs’ Square in Tripoli, chanting slogans such as “The nation wants to topple the government” and “We want elections.”
Kenya’s ex-justice minister ‘deported’ from Tanzania.
Karua, a former justice minister who has been vocal about ‘democratic backsliding’ in East Africa
Congo and Rwanda Submit Draft Peace Proposal, Trump Adviser States
The draft peace proposal follows an April meeting in Washington, where Congo and Rwanda pledged to work towards a peace deal under the oversight of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Tanzania Prohibit the Use of US Dollars and Other Foreign Currencies for Local Transactions
In a public notice issued on Thursday, the central bank announced that all goods and services in Tanzania must now be priced and paid for strictly in Tanzanian Shillings.