Nigerian army closes 19 illegal refineries in Niger Delta
589,000 liters of petroleum products seized, 20 suspects detained in anti-smuggling operation
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Nigeria to launch two lithium plants funded by China in 2025
The $600 million plant near the Kaduna-Niger border is due to be commissioned this quarter, while a $200 million refinery near Abuja is nearly complete
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IPOB orders linked to 700 deaths in Nigeria: Report
The IPOB, which is pushing for the secession of the mainly Igbo region, has been labeled a terrorist group by Nigerian authorities
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Hamas executes four Palestinians for ‘looting’ aid in Gaza
The executions followed an Israeli airstrike last week that killed six security officials working to protect the aid deliveries, according to one source
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Egypt eyes rail link to Asia-Europe trade
The idea for the Egypt-Saudi bridge was first announced by Saudi King Salman during a 2016 visit to Cairo
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Israeli strikes kill 23 in Gaza, including rescue official
The latest casualties were reported in separate Israeli strikes on the southern city of Khan Younis, the northern Jabalia refugee camp, and the central Nuseirat camp
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Congo eyes US minerals deal by end of June, FT reports
The deal would secure U.S. investment in critical minerals like tungsten, tantalum, and tin, which Congo accuses neighboring Rwanda of exploiting illegally
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Niger to cut number of Chinese oil workers, documents show
Niger, like other West African nations, has been pushing for greater control over its natural resources and to create more jobs for its citizens
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Ugandan activist alleges rape while detained in Tanzania
Agather Atuhaire, who was later found at the border between the two countries, told the BBC she was blindfolded, violently stripped and sexually assaulted by people in plain clothes
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Poll: 82% of Israelis back Gaza expulsion
Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, recently created a military body to facilitate the forced migration of Gaza’s population
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