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

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 /in /by

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 /in /by

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 /in /by

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 /in /by

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 /in /by

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 /in /by

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 /in /by

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 /in /by

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.

Donald Trump defends first year back in office in politically charged speech /in /by

President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while also repeating his claim of having ended "eight wars" in ten m...