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Zimbabwe: Chinese Quarry Deal Rattles Zimbabwe Farmers

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[Global Press Journal] Domboshava, Harare, Zimbabwe -- Domboshava residents fear the loss of grazing land, water access and educational facilities as a Chinese-funded mining project moves forward -- despite a moratorium.

Sudan: Sudanese Refugees Choose 'Suicide Trips' Over 150k USD Smuggling Fees

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[Dabanga] Tripoli / Ashkeet -- Sudanese refugees are increasingly undertaking dangerous smuggling journeys known as 'suicide trips' to reach Europe, as traditional smuggling fees soar to 150,000 US Dollars per person. Watchdogs say that refugees are making the journey through Libya and neighbouring countries including Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Turkey, and various eastern European states in search of safety and better opportunities.

Africa: Why Are Women Paid Less Than Men?

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[The Conversation Africa] Why do women earn less than men? The usual suspects - occupation, hours, experience - explain some of it. But a powerful, often overlooked reason is simply this: where women work. The companies that hire them play a huge role in shaping their lifetime earnings.

Thousands of people rally in support of Burkina Faso's transitional president

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It was the biggest show of support for the junta since Captain Ibrahim Traore seized power in a September 2022 coup.

Nigeria and China Increase Trade Cooperation Amid Trump’s Tariff Storm

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Abuja and Beijing are deepening trade ties in a bid to navigate the storm of global tariff tensions fueled by US President Donald Trump’s renewed trade war

Burkina Faso Expands State Control Over Mines Amid Economic Reforms

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The Burkinabè government intends to nationalize more foreign-owned mines to secure a larger share of revenue from Burkina Faso’s gold resources, according to

Ghana Unveils Advanced Biometric Passport to Meet Global Standards

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Ghana has launched an advanced chip-embedded biometric passport that aligns with international civil aviation standards. The new e-passport includes a

Godongwana Plots Budget 3.0 Amid VAT U-Turn and Political Turmoil

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South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced plans to present a new national budget on May 21 after the government was forced to abandon the

Mali’s Junta Leader Recommended for Extended Presidency by Political Allies

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Mali's military leader, Gen. Assimi Goïta, has secured the support of some of the country’s political figures to be declared president for the next five

South Africa: Parliament Ready to Process Revised Budget

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The Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Ms Thoko Didiza, today reiterated Parliament’s readiness to process and adopt the revised Budget and Fiscal

Eswatini: World Bank Supports Fiscal and Private Sector Reforms for Resilient Growth

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The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a Development Policy Loan (DPL) operation to support the Kingdom of Eswatini’s efforts to strengthen

Select Committee on Mineral Resources Meets with Indonesian Parliament

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The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources hosted a delegation from the Indonesian Parliament to discuss, among other things,

Perpetuating the Joint Analysis and Response Planning Working Group (JARP-WG) to deal effectively with the many challenges to Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) security and stability

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Terrorism, violent extremism, conflict, transnational organised crime, climate change, epidemics, poverty, inequality and unconstitutional changes of

Sexual abuse victims want a zero-tolerance pope to lead Catholic Church

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Cardinals due to elect the next leader of the Church at a gathering set to start on 7 May.

Ensuring a safe and healthy start for mothers and children in remote villages

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On a recent Tuesday, Fatima Alhaji Mohammed and three other health workers arrived in Garmiri Village, Magumeri Local Government Area, Borno State.

Mali: Greater protection for children against malaria

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Fatoumata, aged 2 years and 4 months and wearing one of her most beautiful dresses, attended an event of great importance for her health on Friday morning, as

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) warns against unilateral actions, calls for political actors to focus on establishing a consensual path to elections

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The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is concerned about recent political and security developments and warns against the risk of escalatory

Brazil's foreign minister highlights BRICS' commitment to multilateralism

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Foreign ministers from the 11-member bloc gathered in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday for a second and final day of meetings.

Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets Togo’s Foreign Minister

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HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met here on Wednesday with HE Minister of Foreign

Vice President of Republic of Benin Meets with Qatar’s Acting Charge d’Affaires

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HE Vice President of the Republic of Benin, Mariam Chabi Talata, met with Acting Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of

South Africa sets up inquiry into apartheid prosecutions

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Several apartheid-era atrocities, like murder, have been uncovered but few have made it to court.

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