Niger’s military government has announced the nationalisation of the country’s only industrial gold mine, accusing its Australian operator of “serious breaches” as the junta intensifies efforts to gain control over the nation’s natural resources. Niger’s military government has nationalized the SML gold mine citing strategic interests and resource control. The government accuses the Australian operator…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is set to launch a new long-acting contraceptive in Africa, beginning with Kenya later this year, as part of a US$2.5 billion commitment to accelerate research and expand services for the health of African women. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is launching a new affordable long-term contraceptive in…
Foreign nationals currently serving sentences in UK prisons could be deported immediately under new proposals announced by the justice secretary. The UK justice secretary has announced proposals to deport foreign nationals serving sentences in UK prisons. This plan aims to alleviate prison overcrowding and reduce costs by ensuring non-citizen offenders serve their sentences abroad. Deportable…
Burkina Faso has taken delivery of a significant shipment of Chinese-made armoured vehicles and artillery systems, highlighting a growing shift among African militaries toward Beijing’s defence industry. Burkina Faso received Chinese-made armoured vehicles and artillery systems, signaling a shift towards Beijing’s defense industry. The delivery includes VN22B vehicles, PLL-05 gun-mortars, and SR5 rocket systems, enhancing…
