Ghana: Eight dead in clash between miners and military at Obuasi Gold Mine
A violent confrontation between small-scale miners and military personnel at the AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has resulted in eight deaths. The clash, which took place […]
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Nigeria fuel truck explosion death toll soars to 86
The death toll from a fuel truck explosion in Nigeria has risen to 86, with at least 55 others injured, according to the director-general of […]
Identifying South African Mine Victims Called ‘Mammoth Task’
Police in South Africa warn that identifying the dozens of bodies retrieved this week from a disused mine in Stilfontein will be a “mammoth task.” […]
Interpol arrests 200 in operations spanning four W. African states, targeting illegal gold, sand mining
Interpol, in collaboration with West African police forces, has carried out a series of successful operations targeting illegal gold and sand mining in Burkina Faso, […]
Mozambique: President Chapo Takes Office amid Widespread Protests
Mozambique’s new president, Daniel Chapo, was inaugurated on Wednesday in the capital city of Maputo, surrounded by both celebration and discontent. Hundreds of opposition supporters […]
Zambia Airports Corporation assures public on Solwezi Airport’s operations amid erosion concerns
ZACL (Zambia Airports Corporation Limited) has sought to reassure on January 15 the public regarding concerns over the potential closure of Solwezi Airport due to […]
Uganda: Lawyers to appeal military court’s decision to try opposition leader Besigye for treachery
A military court in Uganda has ruled that a leading opposition figure can stand trial on the serious charge of treachery that is punishable by […]
Somalia and Ethiopia Resolve Dispute Over Somaliland, MoU, Set to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties
Somalia has announced that obstacles preventing Ethiopia’s participation in the new African Union mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been resolved. This follows the resolution of […]
Peter Odemwingie Aims to Promote Golf in Nigeria and Inspire the Next Generation
Former Super Eagles and LOSC Lille striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie, is working to make golf a mainstream sport in Nigeria. The 43-year-old, who scored 61 […]
At Least 100 Dead After Months Trapped in South African Abandoned Gold Mine
At least 100 people mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died after being trapped deep underground for months, despite efforts […]