BARRICK Gold Corporation has called on the Mali authorities to finalise a long-negotiated gold mining agreement that remains unsigned, warning of mounting economic damage and a worsening humanitarian toll. The Canadian-based miner confirmed it has consistently negotiated in good faith, yet escalating…
Stewart Bailey, Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer at Anglogold Ashanti, will speak at the upcoming Mining in Motion Summit, joining a high-level panel discussion on Fostering Synergies Between Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners and Large-Scale Miners: Maximizing Gold Value through…
BOTSWANA is presenting itself as a new frontier for investors seeking reliable access to African markets, with a bold commitment to renewable energy, particularly solar power, at the heart of its pitch. The push was articulated by International Relations Minister Phenyo…
GHANA has begun developing West Africa’s first integrated petroleum hub, a strategic project aimed at lowering regional fuel costs, boosting supply security, and attracting significant local and international investment. Speaking at the Invest in African Energies: Accra Investor Briefing on April 14,…
KENYA has secured $600 million in short-term financing from commercial banks to fund road construction projects, the country’s finance minister announced on Wednesday. The loan is backed by collections from a national fuel levy, allowing the government to press ahead…
A FORMER Gambian soldier has been convicted by a US federal court for his role in torture committed under the regime of former Gambian strongman Yahya Jammeh, according to a report from the BBC. Michael Sang Correa, 46, was found guilty on multiple counts of…
IN Ouagadougou, young people cheer for Captain Ibrahim Traoré, not out of patriotism, but out of excitement. His speeches are remixed on TikTok, and Telegram channels celebrating his ‘liberation.’ This marks a shift in Africa’s political landscape, where the soldier has…
COTE d’Ivoire’s main opposition party is set to nominate Tidjane Thiam, the internationally renowned businessman and former minister, as its candidate for the upcoming presidential election expected in October. According to a report by AFP, the Democratic Party of Cote d’Ivoire (PDCI) will formally…
GHANA has unveiled its most ambitious digital policy initiative to date: the 1 Million Coders Programme, a bold attempt to bridge the country’s digital divide, address structural unemployment, and position Ghana as a competitive hub in Africa’s emerging tech ecosystem. The…
QATAR has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine and is open to playing a mediating role, the country’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Majed Al-Ansari, said on Wednesday. “We announced a few days…
