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Africa Pushes For Greater Control Of Critical Minerals

African countries are stepping up efforts to gain greater control over the continent’s critical mineral resources as global demand for minerals such as cobalt, lithium, copper, manganese and graphite continues to rise. Africa holds about 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves,
August 19, 2026

Raila Odinga declares interest in AU Commission top job

Kenya’s veteran opposition and Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga on Thursday officially declared his interest in the African Union (AU) Commission chairmanship. Speaking to the media in Nairobi, the former prime minister said he is ready to serve in that position,
February 16, 2024

South African Foreign Minister Denies Representing Hamas

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has blasted Israel’s spokesperson for accusing her government of “representing the interests of [the] Hamas terrorist organization”. In response, Ms Pandor told the BBC “Insults are the last resort of a scoundrel”. Ms Pandor, who is
February 15, 2024

South African troops killed in DR Congo attack

South African troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo have suffered their first fatalities since their recent deployment to quell a rebellion. Two soldiers were killed and three were injured after a mortar bomb landed in their base on Wednesday. In a
February 15, 2024

Malawi ex-ruling party returns graft ‘tainted’ money

Malawi’s former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has apologized for accepting a cash kickback from a company under corruption investigation. In 2017, while still in power, the party was accused of receiving $85,000 (£68,000) from Pioneer Investment in a controversial food rations
February 15, 2024

Dar, Oslo sign deal to transform agriculture sector

Tanzania and Norway have signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on food security and agriculture, demonstrating their joint commitment to strengthening Tanzania’s capacity and ability to transform the agri-food sector. The deal was signed in the presence of President Samia Suluhu
February 15, 2024
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