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Zimbabwe Halts Lithium Exports Amid Industry Overhaul

February 26, 2026
Zimbabwe has announced the immediate and indefinite suspension of all raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports, citing concerns over malpractice, revenue leakages, and weak regulatory oversight in the mining sector. The government says the move is aimed at strengthening domestic processing, boosting accountability, and ensuring that the country fully benefits from its mineral wealth. The Ministry of Mines stated that

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Zimbabwe Halts Lithium Exports Amid Industry Overhaul

February 26, 2026
Zimbabwe has announced the immediate and indefinite suspension of all raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports, citing concerns over malpractice, revenue leakages, and weak regulatory oversight in the mining sector. The government says the move is aimed at strengthening domestic processing, boosting

U.S. Iran Hold Direct Talks To Avert Crisis

February 26, 2026
The United States and Iran are engaging in direct talks in Switzerland on Wednesday, in a high-stakes effort to prevent escalating tensions in the Middle East from spiraling into a wider conflict. The discussions aim to address security concerns, curb potential nuclear

Ghanaian Minister Visits Ukraine Over POW Crisis

February 26, 2026
Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made a rare and urgent diplomatic visit to Ukraine on Wednesday, pressing President Volodymyr Zelensky to secure the release of two Ghanaian citizens who were captured while reportedly fighting alongside Russian forces. The visit signals Accra’s

M23 Commander Killed as Peace Talks Hang in Balance

February 26, 2026
Tensions in eastern Congo have escalated as the M23 rebel group faces a critical leadership blow. Senior commander Willy Ngoma was reportedly killed in a targeted attack, while the group’s top military leader, Sultan Makenga, was injured, although his condition has not

Court Appeal Throws Tundu Lissu Trial Into Limbo

February 26, 2026
The treason trial facing opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been put on hold indefinitely, introducing fresh uncertainty into a case that has drawn nationwide attention and stirred debate about politics, justice, and the rule of law in Tanzania. The unexpected pause came

Former Ambassador’s Arrest Sparks Political Shockwaves

February 26, 2026
The arrest of former British ambassador Peter Mandelson has triggered intense public debate and renewed scrutiny over his past association with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, a case that continues to cast a long shadow over global political and diplomatic circles. London’s Metropolitan

Tz, Issues Public Alert: Rising Cases of Influenza and Dengue

February 25, 2026
The government of Tanzania has issued a renewed public health alert following an increase in seasonal respiratory infections and ongoing regional risks linked to infectious disease outbreaks, urging citizens to remain vigilant and maintain preventive measures to protect public health. In an
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