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AfricaEconomy

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

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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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AfricaEconomy

Nigeria becomes the ninth BRICS partner country

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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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AfricaPolitics

Burkina Faso bans colonial wigs in courts to embrace cultural

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Burkina Faso has taken a significant step towards embracing its cultural heritage by banning the use of colonial wigs in its courts. The decision, which was announced by the country’s judicial authorities, aims to promote a sense of national identity and break away from colonial-era traditions that have long been a part of the legal system. Colonial wigs, traditionally worn by judges and…
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AfricaPolitics

Gabon approves new electoral law seen as win for junta leader

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Gabon’s transitional government, led by military junta leader General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has approved a new electoral law that is seen by many as a significant victory for the junta and a consolidation of its grip on power. The new law, which was passed by the National Transition Council, fundamentally alters the electoral process in the country and is expected to influence the…
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AfricaPolitics

Kenyan police patrol streets of Haitian capital

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Kenyan police have been deployed to patrol the streets of Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, in response to the escalating security crisis that has gripped the country. This deployment marks a significant step in international efforts to assist Haiti, which has been facing a dire situation due to the collapse of its security forces, gang violence, political instability, and widespread social…
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AfricaDisasterHealth

Tanzania confirms deadly virus case

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Tanzania has confirmed a case of a deadly virus that has raised alarm both domestically and internationally. The case involves a rare and serious infection that has been reported in the country’s northern region. This announcement comes after weeks of speculation about an unusual cluster of illnesses in the area, with health officials now confirming the presence of the virus. While details…
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AfricaDisaster

86 killed in Nigerian tanker blast

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On January 19, 2025, a devastating tanker explosion in Nigeria claimed the lives of at least 86 people, marking one of the deadliest accidents of its kind in recent memory. The tragic incident occurred in the northern region of the country, in a busy area of the Kano state, where a fuel tanker overturned and exploded, causing widespread destruction and chaos. Reports indicate that the explosion…
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