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Major Iron Ore Project Simandou Moves Forward with Infrastructure Plans Nestled in the south-eastern quadrant of Guinea lies the colossal Simandou iron ore deposit. This venture’s champions recently made a pact to forge the infrastructure needed to ferry the ore to market. The grand aim? To commence production by 2025. Here's the scoop on this ambitious endeavor. The Simandou project is touted as one of the largest untapped iron ore deposits on the planet. With this resource, Guinea stands on the threshold of substantial…

South African President Charts Course for New Government Amidst Political Shifts South Africa’s leader, Cyril Ramaphosa, outlined his administration's vision on July 18. The parliamentary term began with his response to recent setbacks in May's elections, signaling a new chapter fraught with coalition politics. The African National Congress (ANC), Ramaphosa's party, faced a bruising electoral defeat, compelling a partnership with the Democratic Alliance, historically an adversary. This unusual coalition drew the ire of…

In tonight’s edition: Kigali says a refund is off the table now that the new British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has abandoned the controversial eviction plan. Hundreds of millions of pounds have already been spent on building homes as planned. Meanwhile, a deal signed between Benin and Nigeria in May allowing goods to be transported from the port of Cotonou to Niger via northern Nigeria has come as a lifesaver for those who rely on the free flow of trade between the two countries. Finally, despite only becoming a nation…

In Senegal, the Kimpavita Ecofeminist Festival hosted, on Saturday, March 12, a film screening, a music scene, performances, the recording of a feminist podcast and various roundtable discussions, one of which was about gynecological violence and obstetrics, a…

Nearly $ 2.4 billion, this is the amount announced by the South African government on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, to fund support measures following the Covid-19 pandemic and the losses caused by the recent riots. Support from South African authorities will go to companies and individuals, according to Finance Minister Tito…

Somalia trades fish for Ethiopian khat over trade deal MOGADISHU, Somalia - After days of speculation, it is now official that Somalia will receive Ethiopian khat in exchange for fish, following the latest deal signed by senior officials from the two countries, which rekindled bilateral ties just two years ago. after decades of animosity. Since the Ogaden War, Somalia and Ethiopia have never…

Somali Prime Minister Roble appoints electoral advisers weeks after deal MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has appointed a seven-member advisory team to review the handling of the upcoming elections, which are expected to take place within the next two months in accordance with an agreement signed a fortnight ago. Somali political leaders have agreed on the basis…

SNA mutants have been given 48 hours to depart Mogadishu in the newest peace deal MOGADISHU, Somalia - A bunch of troopers who left their bases for a battle in Mogadishu should return to their respective bases inside the subsequent 48 hours. politics. An unknown variety of troopers stormed the capital Mogadishu on April 25, resulting in a violent conflict taking pictures as most of…

Three weeks earlier than the summit on the financing of sub-Saharan Africa's economies, which can happen on Might 18 in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron referred to as for a brand new deal on Tuesday, April 27. It was simply earlier than lunch was provided to Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo.…

The Court of Appeal of the International Criminal Court upheld the acquittals in favor of Laurent Gbagbo and Charles Blé Goudé in January 2019. The two men are now free. But the case will have shed a strong light on the prosecution's deep malfunction and weakened prosecutor Fatou Bensouda's already fragile record. His successor, Karim Khan, is expected to reform in June.…