Bandits raid NW Nigerian villages, abduct 100+
Armed men killed civilians and abducted more than 100 people in Zamfara villages leaving locals fearing further attacks in northwest Nigeria
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KoBold Metals secures permits to expand lithium hunt in Congo
KoBold Metals, backed by Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has secured seven permits to explore lithium and other minerals in Congo, including Manono.
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Activist Lachgar faces Morocco trial after bail rejection
Moroccan court rejected bail for activist Ibtissame Lachgar despite cancer treatment needs and warnings of possible amputation.
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Kigali, Maputo seal security accord
Rwanda and Mozambique signed a peace and security agreement to tackle insurgency in Cabo Delgado and protect gas investments.
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UNHCR chief says DRC, Rwanda agree on refugee repatriation plan
Filippo Grandi announces Rwandan refugees begin returning from Democratic Republic of Congo under UNHCR oversight as tensions persist despite earlier peace agreement
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Niger limits European visas amid souring ties
Niger has restricted European visa access, citing reciprocity after unanswered requests for easier visa procedures for its citizens.
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Japan rebuffs Nigeria on Africa visa at TICAD 9
Japan denied Nigeria’s claim of a special visa under JICA Africa hometown initiative and requested correction of the TICAD 9 press release.
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Africa launches urgent cholera plan to save thousands of lives
AU and WHO unveil strategy to fight rising cholera cases and improve access to vaccines and treatment in Africa.
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Train derails in northern Nigeria, seven injured
Seven passengers were injured when a train came off the Abuja-Kaduna tracks with emergency services mobilized to treat and transport them.
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Africa’s millionaires to rise 65% in 10 years
Henley & Partners report shows strong wealth growth in Africa despite global headwinds and rising investment migration interest
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