18 killed in Thailand Bus Crash
At least 18 people were killed and 31 injured when a chartered bus overturned in eastern Thailand early Wednesday morning,…
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US, Ukraine Agree to Minerals Deal
Ukraine and the US have come to an agreement on a framework for a comprehensive economic deal that would include…
Ghana Considers Renaming Kotoka International Airport
FOR decades, Ghana’s main international airport has carried the name of Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, the military officer who played a leading role…
Niger to Begin Copper and Lithium Mining Expansion
NIGER is set to begin copper mining in its northern desert, marking a major step in diversifying its mineral output.…
Botswana, De Beers Finalise key Diamond Sales Deal
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…
Africa’s Luxury Market Booms As global Demand Slows
AS global luxury spending contracts, Africa is emerging as a key market, attracting top brands and outpacing international peers in…
Vitol, Glencore win $380m in Nigerian LNG lawsuit
VITOL and Glencore are set to receive $380 million in compensation after winning a legal dispute over non-delivery of LNG…
Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia Leaders to Mediate DRC Conflict
THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) have appointed former leaders from Kenya, Nigeria, and…
UK Suspends Aid to Rwanda Over DRC Conflict Role
THE United Kingdom has paused some bilateral aid to Rwanda and introduced diplomatic sanctions, citing Kigali’s alleged involvement in the…
Man With Hearing Impairment Drags Lover To Court
A man with hearing impairment, Kurma Haruna, on Tuesday dragged one Malama Bilkisu, his lover, to a Shari’a court sitting…