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DR Congo rebel group disarms- UN mission
The United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, known as MONUSCO, has announced that “over 600 combatants from the Zaïre armed group, have laid down their arms,” which a UN spokesperson said is “a first step towards…
Mozambique: Total Energies delays LNG project
France’s Total energies has further postponed its $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique, citing ongoing security concerns.
The project, located in Mozambique’s volatile Cabo Delgado province, has been suspended…
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Unite to fight insecurity
A joint force of 5,000 troops from Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali will soon deploy in the central Sahel region to address escalating security challenges, Niger’s Defence Minister Salifou Mody announced.
The three nations, each led by…
Yobe state hosts 5th Lake-Chad Basin governors forum
The forum which is set up to address the President regional challenges will be held in Maiduguri the state capital of Borno North -eastern Nigeria from 29th to 31st January 2025.
By holstering this forum, Yobe state government is…
Portugal To Import More US, Nigerian LNG
Portugal plans to increase purchases of liquefied natural gas, LNG, from the United States and Nigeria as it aims to end already dwindling supplies from Russia, Environment Minister Maria da Graca Carvalho said on Tuesday.
Portugal…
Sahel States: Ghana Appoints Retired Army Officer As Envoy
Ghana President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday appointed a former national security chief as envoy to a new alliance formed by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, signaling his administration's intention to mend ties with the three military-led…
Mozambique Opposition Leader To Serve In Rival’s Government
Mozambique's main opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane is prepared to serve in the rival's government if President Daniel Chapo meets his demands to end the political crisis that has hit the country following disputed elections.
Chapo…
Zambia To Revive Economy Through Mining
Zambia is pinning its hopes on the mining sector for an economic revival after the worst drought in living memory caused a sharp slowdown in growth this year, its finance minister said on Tuesday.
Situmbeko Musokotwane told an event on…
Suspected Gang Leader In Illegal Mining Escapes – SA Police
A suspected gang leader known as "Tiger" escaped with the help of South African police after being pulled from an illegal gold mine last week where at least 78 miners died, the police said.
The Lesotho national resurfaced from the deep…
M23 Rebels Capture Eastern Town of Minova
Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebels have seized the eastern town of Minova, a main supply route for the provincial capital Goma, a rebel spokesperson, and the provincial governor said.
The Tutsi-led M23 group has been waging a…