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UN makes plea for urgent aid for northern Mozambique

The UN's migration agency has called for a “rapid expansion” of humanitarian aid and more funding for operations in the northern Mozambican province of...

DR Congo extends military rule in eastern provinces

The parlement in the Democratic Republic of Congo has voted to extend the state of urgence in Ituri and North Kivu - the two...

Sankara murder trial to begin on 11 October

The trial of former Burkina Faso president Blaise Compaoré and 13 co-accused over the 1987 assassination of his predecessor Thomas Sankara will start on...

Deaths and destruction after heavy rains in Ethiopia

At least seven people have died after heavy rains in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa.Rivers burst their banks in the capital causing flooding. The city's mayor,...

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Guinea Moves To Become West Africa’s Gold Refining Hub With New Export Ban

Guinea is stepping up efforts to become a leading gold refining hub in West Africa as it seeks to process more of its precious metals locally instead of exporting raw gold abroad. Mines Minister Bouna Sylla said the country has built one of Africa’s largest gold refineries, with...

IMF Says Malawi Loan Programme Depends On Government’s Reform Commitment

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is prepared to move quickly on a new credit programme for Malawi but has stressed that any financial support will depend on the government’s commitment to implementing key economic reforms. IMF Resident Representative Nelnan Koumtingue said discussions with Malawian authorities are...

FCCPC Warns Fuel Marketers Against Exploiting As Global Oil Prices Fall

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned operators in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector against exploiting consumers by failing to reflect the significant decline in global crude oil prices in retail fuel prices. As of the time of filing this report, global benchmark Brent crude was...