Barrick bets big on Zambia as Mali crisis triggers strategic mining pivot
Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold Corporation is doubling down on Zambia with a $2 billion expansion of its Lumwana copper mine, marking a major strategic […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Uganda reopens DRC border amid fragile peace and shifting regional tensions
Uganda has reopened its border crossings with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), six months after sealing off key routes due to escalating violence by […]
Mali’s Military Leader Assimi Goita Grants Himself Renewable Five-Year Term Without Election
Mali’s transitional President, General Assimi Goita, has officially granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable “as many times as necessary” without the need for an […]
Côte d’Ivoire Secures Early Cocoa Sales for 2025/26 Season Despite Crop Concerns
Côte d’Ivoire’s Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) has successfully sold 850,000 metric tonnes of cocoa export contracts for the 2025/26 season, achieving the milestone one […]
Cholera Crisis Deepens in DRC as Cases Surge Beyond 33,000
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a rapidly escalating cholera outbreak that has entered an “acute phase”, according to Health Minister […]
Ghana’s Small-Scale Gold Exports Hit $5 Billion, Surpassing Large-Scale Mining for First Time
President John Mahama has announced on July 8 that Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, under the oversight of the newly operational Ghana Gold […]
US Tightens visa Rules for Nigerian and Ghanaian Travelers
The United States has significantly restricted visa access for citizens of Nigeria and Ghana, limiting tourist, business, and academic travelers to single-entry visas valid for […]
Senegal’s President Diomaye Faye to Join Trump-Led U.S.-Africa Talks on Economy and Security
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will embark on a working visit to the United States on 9 and 10 July 2025, following an official invitation […]
France Approves Return of Ivory Coast’s Sacred “Talking Drum” After Over a Century
France’s National Assembly has formally approved on Monday, July 7, the return of the sacred Djidji Ayôkwé drum to Ivory Coast, marking the final legislative […]
Guinea Launches Nationwide Census to Drive Development Planning
Guinea has commenced its fourth General Population and Housing Census (RGPH-4), a four-week national exercise aimed at gathering up-to-date demographic and housing data to support […]