NIGER is set to begin copper mining in its northern desert, marking a major step in diversifying its mineral output. The government has granted a permit to national mining firm Compagnie Minière de l’Air (Cominair SA) to start extraction in…
BOTSWANA’S government has officially signed a long-delayed diamond sales agreement with Anglo American’s De Beers, securing a deal that is expected to boost the economy and create jobs. The agreement, which had been under negotiation since 2018, was provisionally agreed upon last…
AS global luxury spending contracts, Africa is emerging as a key market, attracting top brands and outpacing international peers in growth. While the global luxury consumer base has shrunk by 50 million people over the past two years, Africa is…
VITOL and Glencore are set to receive $380 million in compensation after winning a legal dispute over non-delivery of LNG cargoes against Nigeria’s sole liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer, according to court documents seen by Reuters. The case, which was heard…
THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) have appointed former leaders from Kenya, Nigeria, and Ethiopia to help facilitate peace talks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The decision follows an extraordinary summit held…
THE United Kingdom has paused some bilateral aid to Rwanda and introduced diplomatic sanctions, citing Kigali’s alleged involvement in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The British government announced the measures on Tuesday, stating they would remain in place…
A man with hearing impairment, Kurma Haruna, on Tuesday dragged one Malama Bilkisu, his lover, to a Shari’a court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for refusing to marry him. The complainant, a resident of Hayin Dan-mani area, also prayed…
THE United States [US], on Monday, released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. The United Kingdom was excluded from the programme but remains eligible under specific conditions. The list also does not include any…
US President Donald Trump supports Elon Musk’s demand that federal workers explain what they’ve accomplished recently—or risk being fired. This move has caused legal challenges and upset government employees. During a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump defended Musk’s…
A bridge collapsed at an expressway construction site in South Korea on Tuesday, killing two people and injuring five, authorities said. Local media showed dramatic footage of a section of the bridge falling, creating a huge cloud of smoke. According…
