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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Egypt’s Mineral Riches at Risk: Africa’s 6th Richest Man Sounds Alarm on Illegal Mining
Egypt's 6th richest man, Naguib Sawiris, warns of illegal mining's threat to Egypt's mineral riches, risking investment and security.
Uganda – Overview of Refugees and Asylum-seekers (as of 31-May-2026)
Uganda hosts 1.96M refugees & asylum-seekers, with South Sudan (57%) and DRC (31%) leading, amidst ongoing regional conflicts.
Kenya Students Held in Dorm Fire Tragedy
Kenyan students detained after deadly dorm fire at Utumishi Girls’ Academy; 16 killed, 79 injured.
Ghana begins repatriating citizens as xenophobia surges in South Africa
Ghana starts repatriating citizens as xenophobia spikes in South Africa, amid reports of attacks on foreign nationals.
Angola Mine Collapse Tragedy Amplifies Illegal Mining Dangers
Angola mine collapse kills 28, including 13 family members; illegal mining dangers exposed.
Body found following Tshwane shack fire
One fatality, scores displaced in Tshwane shack fire; 150 shacks destroyed.
Zimbabwe Enforces Strict Ban on Foreign Miners in Gold Sector
Zimbabwe bans foreign miners in small-scale gold sector, aiming to bolster local ownership and empower indigenous miners. Effective May 22,…
Mitchells Plain residents say gang violence worsening
Mitchells Plain's gang violence spirals despite SANDF deployment, with 50+ killings in a week, including kids.
World’s largest cocoa producer expects major harvest rebound after chocolate prices hit historic highs
Ivory Coast's cocoa output to soar to 2M+ tons in 2025/26, reversing supply drought, amid record chocolate prices.
