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Twelve Miners Die in DRC Copper Mine Collapse

February 10, 2026
Twelve miners tragically lost their lives after a copper mine collapsed in Tulizembe, located in the mineral-rich Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, trapping workers deep inside the mine and prompting a

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Trump Threatens to Block New Canada-Detroit Bridge

February 10, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a new bridge connecting Canada and the United States across the Detroit River. The president demanded that Canada transfer half ownership of the bridge to the United States and meet unspecified additional conditions before allowing the project to proceed. The new bridge, designed to ease cross-border traffic and facilitate

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Africa Becomes Battleground for Critical Resource Race

February 10, 2026
Competition between Western countries and China for rare earth minerals, critical metals, and energy resources across Africa is intensifying, placing the continent at the center of a new phase of global geopolitical and economic rivalry. Driven by rising demand for materials used

Twelve Miners Die in DRC Copper Mine Collapse

February 10, 2026
Twelve miners tragically lost their lives after a copper mine collapsed in Tulizembe, located in the mineral-rich Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, trapping workers deep inside the mine and prompting a rapid but

Trump Threatens to Block New Canada-Detroit Bridge

February 10, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a new bridge connecting Canada and the United States across the Detroit River. The president demanded that Canada transfer half ownership of the bridge to the United States and meet unspecified

South Sudan Peace Talks Resume in Nairobi

February 10, 2026
Peace negotiations aimed at ending South Sudan’s prolonged political and security crisis have resumed in Nairobi, Kenya, offering renewed hope for dialogue after months of stagnation. The talks, known as the Tumaini Initiative, were relaunched following the collapse of earlier discussions last

Tanzania Assures Stability After Election Period

February 10, 2026
Tanzania’s Chief Government Spokesperson, Gerson Msigwa, has assured citizens that the country remains peaceful and united 100 days after the October 29, 2025 General Election that returned President Samia Suluhu Hassan to office. Speaking to BBC Swahili on February 10, 2026, Msigwa

DRC President Holds High-Level Talks in Angola

February 10, 2026
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, on Monday undertook a one-day working visit to Luanda, where he held high-level talks with Angolan President João Lourenço, who is set to step down in the coming days as Chairperson of

Global Powers Intensify Africa Critical Minerals Race

February 10, 2026
Competition between Western countries and China over rare earth minerals, critical metals, and energy resources in Africa is accelerating, as global demand for materials needed in clean energy, advanced technology, and defense systems continues to surge. Across the continent, governments are witnessing

Burkina Faso Gold Output Hits Record

February 10, 2026
Burkina Faso recorded a historic surge in gold production in 2025, reaching a record 94 tonnes as mining-sector reforms and tighter state controls boosted overall output, according to official figures released by the government. The total includes production from industrial mines, artisanal
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