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By Ebi Kesiena Rwanda has confirmed its first-ever oil discovery, identifying 13 reservoirs in Lake Kivu, which straddles its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). "We have oil," announced Francis Kamanzi, CEO of the...

By Ebi Kesiena Morocco has signalled its readiness to collaborate with international partners to develop sustainable and responsible mineral value chains. Morocco’s Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister, Leila Benali, reaffirmed the nation's dedication to fostering...

By Ebi Kesiena The Malian army has neutralised 23 terrorists in the south-central Mopti Region over the past two days, according to an official statement released on Tuesday. The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) carried out an...

By Emmanuel Nduka  A statue of Ghana’s former President Nana Akufo-Addo, which has sparked fierce debate since its unveiling last November, has been destroyed. The controversial monument, located in the Western Region of the country, now...

By Emmanuel Nduka  In a race against time, the South African government has launched a critical rescue mission to save dozens, potentially hundreds, of illegal miners trapped underground in the Buffelsfontein gold mine. The operation, which...

By Ebi Kesiena President John Mahama of Ghana has reduced the number of ministries from 30 to 23 in a bid to cut government spending. This decision, enacted through an executive order, was recorded in a...