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Cameroon Uncovers Over 200 Illegal Gold Mines in Major Crackdown on Foreign Operators

Cameroon has uncovered more than 200 illegal artisanal gold mining companies, the majority of them foreign-owned, in a sweeping government crackdown targeting illegal mining activities across the country’s eastern regions. The country’s Ministry of Mines announced the discovery following an investigation into Cameroon’s gold sector, launched after authorities identified major discrepancies between the nation’s official gold export figures and significantly larger import records reported by foreign countries, particularly the United […]

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Ebola Outbreak Declared in Eastern DR Congo as Death Toll Rises

Africa’s leading public health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo after hundreds of suspected infections and dozens of deaths were reported in Ituri province. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Africa) announced on Friday that approximately 246 cases and 65 deaths have been recorded, with most infections concentrated in the gold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara. The […]

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France to Host AU Peace Financing Conference as Macron Pushes New Africa Security Partnership

France has announced it will host an international conference aimed at strengthening funding for African Union peace operations, as French President Emmanuel Macron seeks to deepen security cooperation with the continent amid ongoing conflicts and reform debates. The plan was confirmed after discussions between Macron, African Union Commission officials, and United Nations representatives during a series of high-level meetings in Addis Ababa and related Africa diplomacy engagements. The conference, which […]

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Mexico Scraps Early School Closure Plan Amid World Cup Traffic and Heatwave Backlash

The government of Mexico has abandoned a controversial proposal to shorten the school year by more than a month in order to ease pressure from anticipated traffic congestion during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and an expected extreme heatwave. The decision marks a reversal after widespread public criticism from parents, educators, and civil society groups who warned the plan would seriously disrupt children’s education and create childcare challenges for families […]

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Cuba Faces Deepening Energy Crisis After Government Admits Fuel Supplies Have Run Dry

Cuba is facing a worsening energy crisis after the country’s government confirmed it has effectively run out of diesel and fuel oil, triggering severe blackouts and intensifying pressure on the island’s struggling economy. The announcement was made by Cuba’s Energy Minister, who warned that fuel shortages have reached critical levels as the country battles economic collapse, aging infrastructure, and the continued impact of United States sanctions. Large parts of the […]

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Alberta Independence Push Blocked as Canadian Judge Sides With First Nations

A judge in Alberta has halted efforts to advance a referendum on the province separating from Canada, ruling that the government failed to consult Indigenous First Nations communities whose treaty rights could be affected by independence. The landmark 37-page ruling was delivered in an Edmonton courtroom by Justice Shaina Leonard, dealing a major setback to the growing Alberta sovereignty movement and raising broader constitutional questions about Indigenous rights in Canada. […]

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Rwanda’s Former First Lady to Fight Reopened Genocide Investigation in French Courts

Rwanda’s former First Lady, Agathe Habyarimana, is preparing a fresh legal battle after a French court ordered the reopening of a long-running investigation into her alleged role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The 83-year-old widow of former President Juvénal Habyarimana will appeal the ruling handed down by the Paris Court of Appeal, which overturned an earlier 2025 decision dismissing the case due to insufficient evidence. The investigation centers on accusations […]

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Zelenskyy’s Former Chief of Staff Appears in Court Over $10.5m Money Laundering Allegations

A former top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appeared in court amid a widening corruption investigation that is placing fresh pressure on Ukraine’s leadership during its ongoing war with Russia. Andriy Yermak, who previously served as Zelenskyy’s chief of staff and was considered one of the most influential figures in Ukrainian politics, appeared before a Kyiv court on Tuesday after anti-corruption prosecutors accused him of involvement in a […]

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Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term as Uganda Tightens Security Amid Opposition Dispute

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term, extending his nearly four-decade rule and cementing his position as one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. The 81-year-old leader took the oath of office during a heavily guarded inauguration ceremony at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala on Tuesday, months after securing a landslide victory in disputed January elections. Museveni, who first seized power as a rebel […]

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