UN raises alarm over violence in DRC
The UN human rights chief reports nearly one million displacements in the DRC this year due to violence and exploitation.
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October 2024
Equinor continues to pursue $42b Tanzania LNG venture
Equinor remains dedicated to $42 billion LNG project despite delays in Tanzania due to government changes to financial agreements.
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Mali seeks $500M from Barrick Gold in taxes and fines
Malian authorities previously detained four local Barrick employees as part of their efforts to enforce compliance
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Aid workers face violence in Ethiopia as UN weighs relief halt
UN is considering suspending relief operations in Ethiopia’s Amhara region amid escalating violence against aid workers in 2024.
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Morocco procures mpox treatment from Siga
Siga Technologies announces the supply of its mpox therapy Tpoxx to Morocco, marking its first commercial sale in Africa.
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Kenya’s central bank cuts benchmark lending rate
In a bid to support economic recovery, Kenya’s central bank has cut its benchmark lending rate to 12.00%.
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Idris Elba calls for global recognition of African cinema
Idris Elba, a Hollywood star, rallies for the future of African cinema, urging for increased investment, distribution, and talent development at the Accra Summit.
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UK population increases to 68.3M, fueled by immigration
The UK has experienced significant immigration in recent years, including economic migrants and those arriving through irregular means, such as small boat crossings
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The Sahara’s singing sands
Studies have revealed that the “singing” occurs when grains of sand with specific physical properties
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UN: Catastrophic consequences in Sudan without urgent action
The RSF has called for peace and a more humanitarian approach to end civil war
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