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US Announces Reward For Information On Iran Officials

The United States government has announced a reward of up to 10 million dollars for information that could help authorities identify or locate several senior Iranian officials, including the country’s newly prominent political figure, Mojtaba Khamenei. The move is part of Washington’s
March 14, 2026

Africa Becomes Battleground for Critical Resource Race

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
February 10, 2026

Twelve Miners Die in DRC Copper Mine Collapse

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
February 10, 2026

Trump Threatens to Block New Canada-Detroit Bridge

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
February 10, 2026

South Sudan Peace Talks Resume in Nairobi

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
February 10, 2026

DRC President Holds High-Level Talks in Angola

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
February 10, 2026

Global Powers Intensify Africa Critical Minerals Race

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
February 10, 2026

Burkina Faso Gold Output Hits Record

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
February 10, 2026

Congo President Seeks Another Term at 82

President Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo-Brazzaville has announced that he will once again run for the presidency in elections scheduled for March, a decision that could further extend his time in power beyond four decades. The 82-year-old leader made the announcement on
February 7, 2026

Kenya Urges Vigilance Over Risky Overseas Job Offers

Kenya’s government has renewed its warning to citizens, particularly young people seeking employment, to remain alert to overseas job offers that appear attractive but may conceal serious risks. Officials say an increasing number of Kenyans are falling victim to fake recruitment networks
February 7, 2026
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