Manono’s Lithium Reserves: A New Battleground for Global Powers in the DRC The Rush for Coltan and Lithium in Congo’s Artisanal Mines Before dawn breaks over Kitololo quarry in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), hundreds of artisanal miners – locally called “creuseurs” (diggers) – are already hard at work.Continue Reading
Tanzania Bans Foreigners from Small-Scale Businesses, Sparking Regional Tensions New Restrictions Target 15 Key Sectors Tanzania has implemented a sweeping ban prohibiting foreign nationals from owning and operating small-scale businesses, triggering concerns and backlash from neighboring Kenya. The new directive, announced by Trade Minister Selemani Jafo, restricts foreign involvement inContinue Reading
Pafrikon Awards 2025 Set for August 25 in Niamey, Celebrating African Resilience and Youth Organizers Announce Nominations and Theme for Pan-African Recognition Event Niamey, Niger – The organizing committee of the Pafrikon festival held a press conference on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Niamey, announcing that the 2025 Pafrikon AwardsContinue Reading
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara Announces Fourth-Term Bid Amid Political Tensions Ouattara Defends Candidacy Citing Stability Concerns Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara, 83, has officially declared his intention to seek a fourth term in the upcoming October elections. In a public statement, the long-serving leader dismissed concerns about his ageContinue Reading
Sudan’s Government and Army Reject Parallel Administration Formed by Rapid Support Forces Khartoum Condemns Rival Government Announcement Amid Escalating Tensions The Sudanese government and military have strongly condemned the establishment of a parallel administration by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a significant escalation in the country’s ongoing political crisis.Continue Reading
Assala Energy CEO Edgar Mba Ognane Nguema: “We Are the Engine Driving Gabon’s Oil Industry Forward” One year after Gabon’s state acquisition of Assala Energy, CEO Edgar Mba Ognane Nguema breaks his silence with an unfiltered assessment of the company’s performance, governance strategy, and exploration plans in this exclusive GabonReviewContinue Reading
Mali’s Rising Debt Crisis: Former PM Moussa Mara Sounds Alarm Over Financial Market Borrowing West African Nation Faces Mounting Debt Repayment Pressures Bamako, Mali – Mali’s recent financial market activities have raised serious concerns among economic experts, with former Prime Minister Moussa Mara issuing a stark warning about the country’sContinue Reading
Namibia Holds Revote Amid Election Challenges; Biden to Visit Angola as East African Community Marks 25 Years Namibians Return to Polls After Technical Disruptions Namibian voters headed back to the ballot boxes today as 36 polling stations reopened following technical disruptions that marred the country’s recent elections. The revote comesContinue Reading
NSCDC Seals Illegal Lithium Mine in Kebbi, Uncovers ₦1.43 Trillion Fraud Security Forces Crack Down on Unauthorized Mining Operation LAGOS, Nigeria – In a major enforcement action, Nigeria’s Mining Marshals unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has shut down an illegal lithium mining operation in Libata,Continue Reading
African Beat: Exploring the Vibrant Soundscape of Contemporary African Music African Beat is a dynamic platform that brings listeners the freshest and most influential sounds from Africa’s thriving music scene. Hosted by the knowledgeable David Vandy, the show serves as a cultural bridge, connecting audiences with the continent’s diverse musicalContinue Reading