New Political Pact Tightens Central African Republic’s Alignment with Russia
In a development that reinforces the growing collaboration between Bangui and Moscow, the ruling United Hearts Movement (MCU) in the Central African Republic has signed […]
Month: January 2025
Tanzania’s Hassan nominated by ruling party as presidential candidate in October polls
Tanzania’s incumbent president Samia Suluhu Hassan has been nominated by the ruling party as its presidential candidate in the East African country’s upcoming general elections […]
Nigeria reclaimed top spot in Africa’s oil and gas upstream investment ranking in 2024
Nigeria reclaimed its position as a leading destination for oil and gas investments in Africa in 2024, according to a new report by market intelligence […]
Zimbabwe Banks on Future Lithium Price Rebound for Major Mining Project
Despite plummeting lithium prices, Zimbabwe’s state-run Kuvimba Mining House will press ahead with a $270-million- project in partnership with two unnamed Chinese firms, believing that […]
Suspected Illegal Mining Kingpin Escapes Custody with Police Assistance in South Africa
South African authorities revealed Monday that a prominent figure allegedly responsible for illegal gold mining and linked to multiple underground deaths managed to flee police […]
Rand Weakens against Strong Dollar amid Trump’s Policy Shifts
South Africa’s rand weakened against a strong dollar on Tuesday January 21, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a series of policy changes after […]
Clash at Ghana Mine Leaves Several Dead as Tensions Erupt in Ashanti Region
Over the week-end, seven people have been killed following a clash with soldiers at a mine in Ghana’s central Ashanti region, according to the Army […]
Tanzania Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak in Kagera Region
Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has confirmed on January 20 the outbreak of the Marburg virus in the north-western Kagera region, just days after the […]
Manhunt for Gang Leader ‘Tiger’ After Escape from South African Custody
South African authorities have launched on January 20 a manhunt for James Neo Tshoaeli, a notorious gangster known as “Tiger,” and are investigating how he […]
Avolta Expands into Tunisia with New Duty-Free Stores Across Major Airports
Avolta has made its debut in Tunisia, securing a significant contract for 15 stores spread across five key airports, which account for nearly 80% of […]