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AfricaPoliticsWar

At least 20 Nigerian soldiers killed in attack on remote army base

At least 20 Nigerian soldiers were killed in a brutal attack on a remote army base in the northeastern part of the country, marking one of the deadliest assaults on the military in recent months. The attack, which occurred in the restive Borno state, is believed to have been carried out by Islamist militants associated with the terrorist group Boko Haram or its offshoot, the Islamic State West…
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AfricaPolitics

DR Congo breaks ties with Rwanda

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recently made headlines by breaking diplomatic ties with neighboring Rwanda, a significant development in the already tense relationship between the two countries. This decision comes amidst rising tensions and ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, where Rwanda has been accused of supporting rebel groups in the region. The relationship between DRC and Rwanda has…
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AfricaPolitics

Seven frequently asked questions about South Africa’s expropriation bill

South Africa’s Expropriation Bill has generated significant debate since it was introduced. The bill aims to allow the government to expropriate land without compensation under certain conditions. Here are seven frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the bill. 1. What is the Expropriation Bill? The Expropriation Bill is a proposed law that would grant the South African government the…
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AfricaEconomyPolitics

Sudan’s army battles RSF for control of oil refinery near Khartoum

In Sudan, the ongoing conflict between the country’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has escalated into a fierce battle for control of a critical oil refinery near the capital, Khartoum. The fighting, which began in April 2023, has plunged Sudan into a devastating civil war, with both sides vying for control of key strategic assets, including oil facilities. The refinery…
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AfricaEconomy

As gold prices surge, Ghana faces ‘looming crisis’ over illegal mining

As gold prices surge globally, Ghana, one of Africa’s largest gold producers, finds itself grappling with a worsening crisis of illegal mining, also known as “Galamsey.” While the high demand for gold has brought economic opportunities, it has also fueled an environmental and social disaster in the West African nation. The illegal mining industry has been a source of livelihood for…
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Culture

Gabon heads for April 12 presidential polls in bid to end military rule

Gabon is heading toward a significant political milestone as it prepares for its presidential elections on April 12, 2025. The country, which has been under military rule since a coup in August 2023, is now poised to hold elections that could mark the end of this authoritarian period and pave the way for a return to civilian governance. The August 2023 coup ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba…
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AfricaEconomy

Nigeria becomes the ninth BRICS partner country

Nigeria has officially become the ninth member of the BRICS partnership, a significant development that marks a new phase of economic and geopolitical engagement for both the African nation and the global economic bloc. The BRICS group, which originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has gradually expanded to include additional countries over the years, and…
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