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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Africa

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UN Says DRC Rebels Exported 150 Tons of Coltan to Rwanda

Rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo illicitly exported at least 150 metric tons of coltan to Rwanda last year, resulting in the largest known contamination of the Great Lakes Region's mineral supply chain, according to a U.N. expert report seen by Reuters. The exports began after the M23 movement, a Tutsi-led group allegedly supported by Rwanda, took control of the Rubaya area, a key source of minerals used in […]

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US Accuses Sudanese RSF of Genocide and Imposes Sanctions

The US has accused Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of committing genocide, imposing sanctions on their leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. BBC Africa says the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned Dagalo for his role in systemic atrocities during the 20-month conflict, including the murder of men, boys, and infants, as well as sexual violence against women and targeting fleeing civilians.

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Missing Kenyan Men Found Alive Amid Abduction Wave

  Five Kenyan men, including a well-known cartoonist, have been found alive after vanishing before Christmas, reports BBC Africa. Over 80 abductions, believed to involve government critics, have occurred in the past six months, often linked to security agents. The disappearances surged during anti-tax protests and after AI-generated images of the president in a coffin circulated in December.

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Ivory Coast Dismisses Ammonium Nitrate Safety Fears

  Ivory Coast port authorities have downplayed concerns over a vessel carrying 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate docked in Abidjan. BBC Africa reports indicate that while residents worry about potential risks, officials emphasize the compound is commonly used as fertilizer despite its explosive properties. A portion of the same shipment was dumped off England’s coast last year after fuel oil contamination.

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Business and Economics Researcher Urges Action to Close Namibia’s Economic Gaps

According to business and economics researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama, Namibia is aiming to reduce its productivity gap and enhance economic resilience in the coming years. Key recommendations include tackling corruption, improving governance, and shifting focus to high-productivity sectors like manufacturing. Sheehama also stresses the importance of diversifying the economy and increasing domestic revenue generation to address inequality and improve living standards. With the African Continental Free Trade Area presenting new […]

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Niger Military Government Takes Control of Orano’s Uranium Mine

  France's Orano reported that Niger's military government has taken operational control of its Somair uranium mining subsidiary, following a coup in July 2023. And according to Al Jazeera, the company stated that the Nigerien authorities were refusing to halt production and were preventing the export of uranium, which has affected local communities and workers. The move comes after the ECOWAS imposed sanctions on Niger, halting all exports, including uranium.

today7 January, 2025 14

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Zimbabwe Seeks Bids for Energy Storage to Tackle Power Shortages

  The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission & Distribution Company has invited bids to install energy-storage systems to combat the nation’s chronic power shortages. The project will establish battery storage at four locations, each delivering 600 megawatts for three hours during peak demand. Severe drought conditions have reduced hydropower output, forcing miners to rely on imported electricity from Mozambique.

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Ghana now permits visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries

  Ghana now permits visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries, following president Nana Akufo-Addo's approval last month. This landmark decision, pledged during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues, aims to strengthen continental ties and boost tourism, trade and travel. Previously, Ghana offered visa-free access to 26 African nations and visas on arrival to 25. Ghana joins Rwanda, Seychelles, Gambia and Benin as the fifth African nation with a continent-wide visa-free […]

today6 January, 2025 14

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M23 Rebels Seize Strategic Town Near Goma in Eastern Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured a key town near the provincial capital Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, local politicians reported on Sunday, Reuters says. The Tutsi-led M23 group has been carrying out a renewed insurgency in eastern Congo since 2022. Congo and the United Nations allege that Rwanda supports the rebels with troops and weapons, a claim Rwanda denies, insisting its actions are defensive.

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