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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

Museveni Urges Africa Toward Unified Military Strategy

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called on African nations to strengthen collective military and strategic cooperation, warning that the continent’s long-term security depends on unity rather than fragmented national approaches. Speaking to a gathering of young people in Uganda, the veteran leader
January 5, 2026

Late Night Tension Grips Burkina Faso Capital

In the early hours of the morning, around 1:00 a.m. local time, residents of Burkina Faso’s capital were jolted awake by reports of unusual military movements and rising tension near key state institutions. According to multiple accounts circulating locally, groups of civilians
January 5, 2026

U.S. Claims Maduro Capture After Venezuela Operation

The international community was left stunned on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the United States had carried out a major operation in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and their removal from the
January 3, 2026

Tanzania Moves to Speed Kidunda Dam Work as Water Needs Grow

 The Government of Tanzania has taken decisive steps to ensure that the long‑anticipated Kidunda Dam project keeps moving without interruption, after Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba directed authorities to release funds to contractors without delay to prevent slowdowns in construction. The move was
January 3, 2026

Bolsonaro Returns to Prison After Hospital Discharge

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been returned to prison custody shortly after being discharged from a hospital in the capital, Brasília, following surgery, in a development that highlights the continuing legal and political repercussions of his conviction. Bolsonaro left DF Star
January 3, 2026

Gabon Shifts Economic Leadership Amid Mounting Fiscal Strain

Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema has reshuffled his economic leadership, dismissing Finance Minister Henri-Claude Oyima and appointing a new official at a time when the country is under increasing financial strain from rising debt and pressure on public finances. According to a
January 3, 2026

Tanzania Sets Steady Diplomatic And Economic Path 2026

Tanzania has begun the year 2026 with a clear message of continuity, stability, and outward-looking engagement, reaffirming its commitment to strong international and regional cooperation while placing economic diplomacy at the center of national progress. In her New Year address, President Samia
January 2, 2026

TRA Performance Exceeds Second Quarter Expectations

Tanzania’s public finances received a boost in the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year after the national revenue authority reported collections that slightly surpassed official targets, pointing to steady economic activity and improved tax compliance. Between October and December, the authority
January 2, 2026
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