DR Congo president orders audit of cobalt and copper export revenues
The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi has ordered a comprehensive 30-day audit of the country’s mining
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Tunisia President dismisses minister of energy and industry
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Tuesday ordered the dismissal of Energy and Industry Minister Fatma Thabet Chiboub, ahead of a
Last Kenyan officers leave Haiti as new international security initiative begins
The last contingent of Kenyan police officers has left Haiti, bringing an end to the UN-backed Multinational Security Support Mission
Senegal adopts electoral reform, paving the way for PM Sonko’s presidential run
Senegal’s National Assembly voted on Tuesday to amend the country’s electoral code. The move would allow Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko
Mali’s leader says situation ‘under control’ in first address since attacks
Mali’s military leader on Tuesday insisted the situation in his country was “under control” as he made his first public
Ghana quits US aid deal talks over privacy concerns
Ghana has pulled out of talks on a multi-year US aid deal after Washington allegedly demanded access to citizens’ personal
Ofori-Atta to face U.S. immigration court hearing June 15
Former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is set to appear before a United States immigration court on June 15 for a
Mali’s PM has urged the public to remain calm after Kidal reportedly fell.
Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga has appealed to Malians to stay calm and avoid panic after coordinated strikes by jihadist fighters
Africa records another rise in defence spending amid continued security challenges.
Defence expenditure across Africa continues to rise, shaped by persistent insurgencies, cross-border tensions, and a generally unstable geopolitical environment on
UN expresses ‘deep concern’ over Mali attacks, calls for international assistance
The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the weekend’s attacks in Mali. Jihadist militants joined forces with Tuareg separatists