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Canadian Barrick Gold Threatens to Halt Mali Operations Over Disputed Mining Regulation

In 2023, Mali, the second-largest gold producer in Africa and the 11th-largest globally, introduced new mining regulations aimed at maximizing…

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South Africa Struggles with $162 Million Tax Loss as Thousands Leave Tax Residency

South Africa is facing a significant tax revenue shortfall after around 38,000 taxpayers renounced their South African tax residency in…

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China and Namibia Forge Stronger Ties Through Strategic Diplomatic Visit

Namibian President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed China’s Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi to Windhoek on January 6, 2025, marking a significant…

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Cuba Enhances Namibia’s Healthcare with the Arrival of New Medical Specialists

Eight Cuban doctors arrived in Namibia late last year, further bolstering the long-standing cooperation between the two nations. With this…

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Six Nigerian Soldiers Killed in IS Attack on Military Base in Borno State

In a deadly assault on a military base in northeastern Nigeria, militants from the Islamic State (IS) killed six Nigerian…

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Senegal, Chad Slam Macron’s Comments on French Military Withdrawal, Affirm Sovereignty

Senegal has joined Chad in vehemently rejecting French President Emmanuel Macron's comments about the withdrawal of French military bases in…

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Mauritius Targets Former Finance Minister in Major Embezzlement Investigation

Mauritius has taken a decisive step in its investigation into financial misconduct, issuing an arrest order for former Finance Minister…

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Chad’s President Slams Macron’s Comments as Disrespectful and Outdated

Chad’s President, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, has issued a forceful rebuttal to French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent comments, accusing African…

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Malian President Condemns ECOWAS Sanctions as Tools of Oppression

Malian President Col. Assimi Goita has launched a sharp critique against the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), likening…

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John Mahama Sworn in as Ghana’s President Amid High-Profile African Support

John Dramani Mahama, leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), officially assumed office as Ghana's president on Tuesday, January 7,…

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Mali Army Captures Key ISIS Leader “Abu Hash” in Intelligence Operation

The Malian army announced on Saturday the capture of a prominent leader of the Islamic State in the Sahel region…

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Wagner Group and Malian Military Accused of Killing Civilians in Central Mali Attack

A tragic incident in central Mali has resulted in the deaths of at least 9 civilians, including women and children,…

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