insert_link Africa Three Chinese Nationals Sentenced in Congo for Illegal Mining Activities A Congolese court has sentenced three Chinese citizens to seven years in prison for being caught with gold bars and $400,000 in cash, convicted of illegal activities related to the artisanal mining sector. According to Reuters, these individuals are the first Chinese nationals to face trial since the Democratic Republic of Congo intensified efforts to curb unlicensed mining in its conflict-ridden eastern regions. today16 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Zanu-PF Proposes Extending Mnangagwa’s Presidency to 2030 Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party is advocating for a two-year extension to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term, prolonging his tenure until 2030, a party spokesman announced on Tuesday. Reuters says no specifics were provided regarding the mechanisms to achieve this, including whether constitutional amendments would be necessary. Zimbabwe's constitution restricts the presidency to two five-year terms, with Mnangagwa's current and final term set to conclude in 2028. today15 January, 2025
insert_link Africa More Than 120 Killed in Shelling of Omdurman In Sudan Sudanese volunteer rescuers reported that shelling in Omdurman, Khartoum's twin city across the Nile, has left over 120 people dead. Reports say medical supplies are critically scarce as health workers face overwhelming numbers of injured individuals. The fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has intensified in recent weeks, following more than 20 months of conflict in Sudan. today15 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Barrick Gold to Halt Mali Operations After Government Seizes Millions in Gold Barrick Gold announced it will suspend mining operations in Mali after the government seized three metric tons of gold from the Loulo-Gounkoto complex, valued at $245 million. Reuters says the gold was reportedly flown out by helicopter over the weekend. In a letter to the government, Barrick stated it is now compelled to temporarily shut down the mines. today14 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Sudanese Army Recaptures Wad Madani, Civilians Celebrate Victory Civilians and soldiers celebrated in Wad Madani, Sudan's El Gezira state capital, after its recapture by the Sudanese army from the paramilitary Rapid Support Services. According to Reuters, the victory marks a potential turning point in the nearly two-year civil war. Jubilant residents expressed relief after enduring a year of hardship under paramilitary control. today14 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Mondlane Returns to Mozambique Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has returned after fleeing following a disputed October election says Reuters. He alleges the poll was rigged, sparking nationwide protests that have resulted in multiple deaths. Mondlane has urged his supporters to persist with demonstrations. Thousands greeted him at Maputo’s airport amidst heavy riot police presence, highlighting the tension. today10 January, 2025
insert_link Africa 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 […] today9 January, 2025
insert_link Africa 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. today9 January, 2025
insert_link Africa 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. today8 January, 2025
