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Zimbabwe Halts Lithium Exports Amid Industry Overhaul

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
February 26, 2026

REA Power Project to Boost Agro-Processing in Katavi

The Rural Energy Agency (REA) Phase Two B (HEP 2B) project is expected to significantly expand and stimulate agricultural produce processing in Katavi Region, where the majority of residents depend on crop production. Katavi Regional Commissioner Mwanamvua Mrindoto made the remarks on
February 6, 2026

Epstein Files Mention Tanzania, Kenya For Children trafficking

Newly released documents from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) have outlined fresh details about the late Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged international trafficking network, with references to several East African countries, including Tanzania and Kenya, appearing in travel records and correspondence. The
February 6, 2026

Lagos Assembly Orders Halt To Makoko Demolitions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered an immediate halt to demolition activities in the historic waterfront community of Makoko, following widespread protests by residents and civil society activists. The suspension comes as authorities respond to concerns over human rights, forced
February 5, 2026

US, Iran Set Nuclear Talks In Oman Friday

The United States and Iran have agreed to hold nuclear negotiations this Friday in Oman, officials confirmed, raising hopes for progress in talks over Iran’s controversial nuclear programme. The discussions, set to take place in Muscat, follow weeks of careful planning and
February 5, 2026

Russia Presses Ukraine as Peace Talks Begin

Russia has intensified pressure on Ukraine, urging Kyiv to accept its proposed terms for ending a conflict that has now lasted nearly four years. The warning was issued as representatives from both countries began fresh negotiations in the United Arab Emirates, a
February 5, 2026

Residents Protest Demolitions Near Kolwezi Airport

Tension is growing in the city of Kolwezi, in the southern Democratic Republic of Congo, where residents took to the streets this week to oppose a provincial government plan to demolish homes near a newly developed airport facility. The protests unfolded on
February 5, 2026

Tanzania’s Growth Is Raising Household Incomes

Tanzania is experiencing a steady improvement in living standards as average income per person has more than doubled over the last two decades, reflecting the impact of long-term economic planning and sustained growth. Speaking in Parliament in Dodoma on Monday, February 2,
February 3, 2026
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