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African Nations Defend Delegation Sizes at COP28 Amid Criticism
African governments, including Nigeria, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, and Uganda, are justifying their significant delegations at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, responding to widespread criticism. Nigeria, with 1,411 delegates, leads the list, followed by...
Tragedy Unfolds as Illegal Miners Remain Missing in Zambian Mudslide
In a devastating incident, around thirty illegal miners are feared trapped in a mudslide at an open-cast copper mine in the Chingola region of Zambia. The catastrophe was triggered by heavy rains, leading to a torrent of mud that engulfed the mining site, situated...
Illegal Gold Mining Network Dismantled in Libyan Desert, Chinese and African Nationals Arrested
In a significant operation, Libyan authorities have successfully dismantled an illegal gold mining network operating in the southern Libyan desert. The network, led by a Libyan individual, engaged in gold mining activities without proper authorisation and violated...
Russian Military Delegation Visits Niger to Strengthen Ties Amid Shifting Alliances
A high-ranking Russian military delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Defense Colonel-General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, has arrived in Niamey for discussions with Niger's military authorities. This marks the first official visit by a Russian government representative since...
COP28’s Inaugural Day Marks a Turning Point for Africa: Global Fund to Address Climate-Induced Loss and Damage Unveiled
Climate experts hailed the historic first day of COP28 in Dubai as participating nations solidified plans for a groundbreaking fund to address loss and damage caused by climate change. The United Arab Emirates pledged $100 million, joined by Germany in this...
Guinea-Bissau Faces Political Unrest as Clashes Erupt Between Security Forces
Guinea-Bissau witnessed overnight clashes in the capital, Bissau, as gunfire erupted during confrontations between members of the National Guard and presidential guard special forces. The army announced the detention of the leader of the security forces unit involved,...
Madagascar’s Constitutional Court Upholds President Rajoelina’s Contested Re-election
Madagascar's Constitutional Court has officially validated the re-election of President Andry Rajoelina, who secured 59% of the votes in a controversial election held two weeks ago. This win grants Rajoelina a third term despite opposition complaints about the...
Controversy Surrounds Malawi’s Decision to Send Workers to Israel Amid Criticism
President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi is facing backlash from opposition parties and human rights organisations for dispatching 221 young Malawians to engage in agricultural work in Israel. The decision, implemented recently, follows Israel's aid contribution of $60...
Liberian President-Elect Joseph Boakai Vows Unity and Economic Growth Following Narrow Election Victory
Joseph Boakai, the president-elect of Liberia, has promised to foster national unity and stimulate economic growth after securing victory in the closely contested presidential election. Boakai narrowly defeated incumbent George Weah, marking one of the closest...