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Farmers from 27 EU countries protest and clash with police in Brussels over EU-Mercosur trade deal

Belgium farmers protested in Brussels against the EU Mercosur trade deal, clashing with police as tractors gathered near the European Parliament.

DRC-US mineral pact offers optimism—and inherent hurdles [Business Africa]

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States have signed a high-profile deal on critical minerals, promising economic transformation and secure supply chains. While the pact is promising, inherent hurdles remain

Mass layoffs cast shadow over Guinea’s Simandou mega-mine as output begins

The challenges facing Simandou underline the complexity of turning resource wealth into widespread prosperity for Guinea’s population, even as iron ore exports begin to flow

Burkina Faso frees Nigerian Air Force crew

Burkina Faso on Wednesday released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force who were detained Dec. 8 after their aircraft made an emergency landing, Nigeria's foreign minister said.

Hurricane Melissa could cost Jamaica $15bn – UN

Fifty days after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica, authorities are assessing the damage it left behind. The UN says it could cost the country up to $15 billion.

Uganda’s export earnings nearly double in October on coffee and gold sales

The combined strength of coffee and gold has provided a timely boost to Uganda’s external earnings, helping to support foreign exchange reserves and strengthen the shilling amid broader economic pressures.

Damage from Hurricane Melissa could cost Jamaica up to $15 billion, UN estimates

Fifty days after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica, authorities are assessing the damage it left behind. The UN says it could cost the country up to $15 billion.

Thousands turn out to pay tribute to beloved reggae star Jimmy Cliff at Kingston memorial service

Beloved Jamaican reggae star Jimmy Cliff was celebrated at a memorial service in Kingston on Wednesday and thousands turned out to pay their respects.

CAR deploys armed forces and MINUSCA to secure elections

Reinforcements from the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) have been deployed in the Vakaga region with the support of the UN peacekeeping mission MINUSCA to help secure the elections.

M23 announces withdrawal from Uvira following US pressure

The rebel movement M23 has announced its exit from the strategically important city of Uvira in eastern DRC. This reportedly comes at the request of American mediators in the conflict between the M23 and the armed forces of the DR Congo.