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Bezos and Gates-Backed Mining Firm Battles Belgium as DRC Mineral Data Sparks Investment Race
The scramble for the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s mineral wealth has entered a new and highly publicized phase, as…
Ayatollah Khamenei Killed
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the long-time Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has reportedly been killed in a major…
AfDB, AU Renew Push for Visa-Free Africa to Unlock AfCFTA Growth
African leaders and development financiers have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, positioning the reform as a critical…
Malawi Bans Raw Mineral Exports to Boost Local Processing and Jobs
Malawi has announced a landmark policy shift aimed at boosting local economic growth by banning the export of raw minerals,…
Bunyoro Mourns Former Deputy Prime Minister Mutiti Nyendwoha
The Bunyoro sub-region is mourning the death of Owek. Hon. Mutiti Nyendwoha Godfrey Jonathan, the former Deputy Prime Minister of…
Kasese VHTs Petition Government for Retirement Support
A section of Village Health Team (VHT) members in Nyamwamba Division, Kasese Municipality, have appealed to government to consider providing…
EAC Exports Surge in Q3 2025, Narrowing Regional Trade Deficit
The East African Community recorded a strong improvement in its external trade performance in the third quarter of 2025, underpinned…
East Africa Bets on Blue Economy as $3.54m Lake Victoria Basin Commission HQ Opens
East Africa has taken a fresh step toward unlocking the economic potential of its most strategic natural asset with the…
Ugandan Travelers Face New U.S. Visa Bond Requirement from January 2026
Ugandan travelers planning trips to the United States will face new financial and procedural requirements from January 21, 2026, after…