Mali launches initiative to curb illegal mining.
Mali, Africa’s third-largest gold producer, has announced the establishment of a specialized law enforcement unit to tackle illegal mining by […]
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Kenya and Rwanda central banks introduce cross-border payment system for fintechs.
Kenya and Rwanda’s central banks have taken steps to enable cross-border payment access, allowing fintech companies to operate more efficiently
Kagame announces plans for $6B nuclear energy program to boost Rwanda’s economic growth.
Rwanda plans to invest up to $6 billion in nuclear power plants as part of its long-term strategy to secure
DRC launches first gold refinery, set to produce 500–600kg monthly.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has inaugurated its first pilot gold refinery in Kalemie, a move aimed at enabling
Former Prime Minister of Burundi freed temporarily on medical grounds.
Burundi’s former Prime Minister, General Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, who is serving a life sentence for plotting against the head of state,
UN leader expresses outrage over UNICEF employee’s death during DR Congo strike.
The UN Secretary-General condemned the killing of UNICEF staff member Karine Buisset, who died in a drone strike on a
$175M invested by Resolute Mining for Doropo gold project in Côte d’Ivoire.
Australia-based gold miner Resolute Mining announced on Thursday its final investment decision (FID) to develop the Doropo gold project in
Nigeria grants 45-year Lagos port concession to world’s top container shipping company in $1bn deal.
Swiss shipping giant MSC has entered into a 45-year concession deal with Nigerian maritime firm Nigerdock to construct, manage, and
South Africa calls U.S. ambassador to respond to contentious statements.
Relations between South Africa and the United States are becoming increasingly strained after recent remarks by the U.S. ambassador reportedly
Botswana, South Africa and DRC on standby as US rare earth stockpiles may last only two months.
The United States is facing a looming shortage of critical rare earth minerals, with its defence reserves reportedly lasting only