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Russia’s Expanding Influence: Wagner and Moscow’s Deepening Role in Africa

As the Syrian conflict saw Bashar al-Assad ousted from power, another ally of Moscow,…

UK’s £130 Million Rwanda Deportation Scheme Goes Unused

The UK’s controversial Rwanda deportation plan, a key feature of the former Conservative government’s…

Sudanese Army Under Scrutiny for Alleged Atrocities After Retaking Gezira Capital

Sudan’s military chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has ordered an investigation into allegations that…

Chinese Automaker Expands into MENA with New Egypt Plant

Egypt’s automotive industry has taken a significant step forward with the inauguration of a…

Zambia Teams Up with Mercuria to Expand Copper Trade, Targets 3M Tonnes

Zambia is rewriting its approach to copper by teaming up with global commodity trader Mercuria in…

The Cost of Rosewood Smuggling: Africa’s Vanishing Precious Woods

Illegal logging is one of the most significant environmental crimes affecting Africa, costing the…

Namibia’s Oil Ambitions Face Setback, But Optimism Persists

Shell’s decision to write down approximately $400 million on an offshore oil discovery in…

Somalia and Ethiopia Mend Fences—Will It Last?

Somalia and Ethiopia have taken a significant step toward mending their fractured relationship, announcing…

Ghana’s $400 Million Cathedral Under Investigation

In a nation grappling with its worst economic crisis in decades, Ghana’s newly elected…

South Africa Welcomes Its Newest Dollar Billionaire

Zak Calisto, the founder and CEO of Karooooo, a fleet management and telematics multinational, is…

Mali Strikes Gold as Barrick Halts Mining Operations

Canada-based Barrick Gold, the world’s second-largest gold producer, has temporarily suspended operations at its Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali.…

Benin Showcases Vodun Heritage with Vibrant Festival

Brazilian filmmaker and educator Gregorio Almeida has delved deep into Benin's rich spiritual and…

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