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Nigeria sets up task force to check threat of Illegal mining

On Nov. 25, 2021, the Federal Government inaugurated a 14-member National Taskforce Committee to draft a framework that would guide mining activities in the...

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Africa

Re-elected Gambian President Barrow promises new constitution, term limits

Gambia's newly re-elected president, Adama Barrow, said on Tuesday that his government plans to draft a new constitution that would introduce presidential term limits,...

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Africa

S.African law change plan to allow land expropriation fails to pass

A proposal to change South Africa's constitution to explicitly allow expropriation of land with no compensation failed to win the two-thirds of parliamentary votes...

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Africa

Burundi prison fire kills 38 inmates, injures dozens more – vice president

At least 38 inmates were killed and dozens more injured in a fire on Tuesday at the main prison in Burundi's capital Gitega, the...

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Rising Fuel Risks Put South Africa’s Citrus Exports Under Pressure

South African citrus farmers are raising serious concerns about the upcoming export season, warning that fuel supply issues and rising costs could disrupt logistics just as the harvest is poised to ramp up. The warnings come as the global energy market remains volatile amid ongoing conflicts in...

Global Markets React To Escalating Iranian Conflict

Global financial and commodity markets are experiencing heightened volatility as tensions linked to the ongoing Iranian conflict continue to escalate, raising concerns over energy supply disruptions and broader economic stability. Oil prices have recorded sharp fluctuations in recent weeks, driven by fears of supply constraints in the Middle...

Women‑Led Music Festival Offers Moment Of Unity and Hope in Conflict‑Ridden Eastern Congo

A powerful women‑led music festival brought together nearly 3,000 people in Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, offering a rare moment of cultural celebration and hope in a region long scarred by violent conflict and humanitarian crises. The event — known as “Musika na Kipaji” —...