Global Gold Industry Joins Ghana’s $11B Illegal Mining Battle
Global Gold Council joins Ghana's $11B illegal mining fight to curb environmental damage and economic loss.
Women sand miners toil stripped Cape Verde beach
Cape Verde's Beach Women: Women toil on rugged coastline, extracting sand for black market, revealing hidden cost of island nation's…
Africa’s lithium boom gets fresh boost, but miners face a familiar threat
Africa's lithium boom gains momentum as miners restart suspended operations, but face risk of supply glut post-CATL mine closure.
South Africa’s Operation Prosper: Over 200 Illegal Miners Arrested in Crackdown
Over 200 illegal miners nabbed in South Africa's Operation Prosper crackdown at a gold mine shaft west of Johannesburg.
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DRC: Mining firms seek to delay key local content rule as deadline looms
DRC mining giants push for delay in local content rule, sparking debate ahead of July 31 deadline.
Starlink’s Expansion into Côte d’Ivoire Marks 27th African Market Effort to Bridge Digital Divide
Starlink expands to Côte d'Ivoire, marking 27th African market, aiming to bridge digital divide in underserved regions.
Ramaphosa Vows Crackdown on Illegal Migration in South Africa
South African President Ramaphosa vows crackdown on illegal migration amid xenophobic protests, amid Ethiopian fatalities linked to organized crime.
At Least 17 Farmers Massacred in Zamfara State, Nigeria
17 farmers massacred in Zamfara State, Nigeria; 13 injured in brutal attack, no suspects identified.
Madlanga Commission Links Hawks to R200m Cocaine Heist
Madlanga Commission links Hawks to R200m cocaine heist, revealing officials' involvement in KwaZulu-Natal heist of 541kg worth R200m.
Bundibugyo Outbreak: DRC Health Cluster’s Rapid Response
DRC's Health Cluster mobilizes 20 actors for urgent Bundibugyo virus response, with 8 confirmed cases as of June 2026.
Mossel Bay, South Africa – Mozambicans Flee Xenophobic Attacks; Property Destroyed
Mossel Bay, SA: 800 Mozambicans displaced, properties destroyed in xenophobic attacks amid illegal immigration protests.
Illegal Gold Mining in DRC Amplifies Ebola Outbreak’s Spread
Illegal gold mining in DRC fuels Ebola spread, deforestation, and human-wildlife contact in Ituri Province, WHO declares public health crisis.
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Mali Offers €3Mn Bounty for Al-Qaeda Leader Ag Ghali
Mali's military offers €3Mn bounty for capture of al-Qaeda leader Ag Ghali in counter-insurgency effort.
