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Three Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Illegal Mining in DRC as Authorities Crack Down on Mineral Trafficking

Three Chinese nationals were sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay $600,000 in fines Tuesday after being convicted of illegal mineral exploitation in the Democratic Republic of…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Reaches 34.80% in December Amid Continued Economic Pressures

Nigeria's inflation rate continued its upward trajectory in December, reaching 34.80%, marking the fourth consecutive month of rising prices, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of…

Africa News Now January 15, 2025

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Rescue Efforts Continue as Hundreds of Miners Remain Trapped in South African Gold Mine

Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities work to bring survivors out of the Buffelsfontein Gold Mine, where hundreds of illegal miners have been trapped in an abandoned shaft for months.…

Africa News Now January 14, 2025

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Trial of Chinese Nationals in Bukavu Highlights Ongoing Fight Against Illegal Mining in South Kivu

The High Court of Bukavu commenced a high-profile trial on Monday, involving three Chinese nationals accused of illegal mineral exploitation in Walungu, South Kivu. The defendants face seven serious charges,…

Africa News Now January 14, 2025

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UAE and Kenya Forge Groundbreaking Economic Partnership Agreement to Boost Trade and Investment

In a landmark development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kenya have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at enhancing trade and investment flows between the two nations.…

Africa News Now January 14, 2025

African Diaspora Central Africa

M23 Rebels Capture Key Towns in Eastern Congo, Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

M23 Rebels Capture Key Towns in Eastern Congo, Deepening Humanitarian Crisis Rebels from the M23 group have seized two crucial towns in eastern Congo, exacerbating the already dire security and…

Africa News Now January 7, 2025

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John Mahama Sworn In as Ghana’s President for Third Term Amidst Economic Crisis

John Mahama was sworn in as the President of Ghana for a third term on Tuesday, taking office amid the country's most severe economic crisis in decades. Thousands of Ghanaians…

Africa News Now January 7, 2025

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Visits Four African Nations, Strengthening Diplomatic and Economic Ties”

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has commenced a diplomatic tour of four African nations—Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Chad—marking the 35th consecutive year that the Chinese foreign…

Africa News Now January 6, 2025

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Three Chinese Nationals Arrested in Eastern DR Congo with Gold and Cash in Suspicious Operation

Three Chinese nationals have been arrested in South Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after authorities discovered 12 gold bars and $800,000 in cash hidden under the…

Africa News Now January 5, 2025

ANN West Africa

UNESCO Recognizes Attieke as Intangible Cultural Heritage, Elevating Ivorian Cuisine

Attieke, a beloved fermented cassava dish, has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, marking a significant milestone for the Ivory Coast and elevating the dish to…

Africa News Now January 5, 2025

ANN West Africa

Massive Fire Devastates Kantamanto Market, Africa’s largest clothes markets found in Ghana

Kantamanto Market, one of Africa's largest hubs for second-hand clothing, has been left in ruins after a devastating fire swept through the marketplace. The fire, which broke out early on…

Africa News Now January 3, 2025