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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

Tanzania Government Urges Banks to Ease Local Loans

The Tanzanian government has instructed banks working with local councils to simplify access to small business loans, acknowledging that strict requirements have been preventing many citizens from benefiting from the 10 percent council loan scheme. Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba told Parliament that
January 29, 2026

Borno Begins Voluntary Return of Displaced Refugees

The government of Nigeria’s Borno State has begun a carefully coordinated process to return more than 3,000 displaced citizens from Cameroon, marking a major step in rebuilding communities torn apart by over a decade of conflict in the country’s northeast. The first
January 29, 2026

Tinubu Continues Türkiye Visit After Brief Stumble

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu briefly stumbled during a ceremonial welcome in Ankara on Tuesday, but officials say he is in good health and continues his state visit without interruption. The 73-year-old leader, who is in Türkiye to strengthen diplomatic and economic
January 28, 2026

Ugandan Army Rejects Claims Over Alleged Home Raid

Uganda’s military leadership has pushed back against accusations by opposition figure Bobi Wine that soldiers carried out a violent night raid at his home in Kampala, an incident he says left his wife injured and in need of medical care. According to
January 28, 2026
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