Mozambique tightens grip on mining with 15% state stake rule, local processing
Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has signed a new law requiring 15% state ownership in all mining ventures and local processing...
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The Political Economy of Insecurity in Mali: Armed Groups, Resources, and State Fragility
Decisions taken by Mali’s ruling junta — including the withdrawal from ECOWAS in January 2025 — have deepened Mali’s regional...
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Laas Geel, Somalia
Laas Geel is located in northern Somalia (within the region administratively known as the self-declared Republic of Somaliland). Situated approximately 55 kilometres northeast of the regional capital, Hargeisa, the site comprises granite rock formations and cliffs containing a number of caves and natural rock shelters. These caves and shelters feature colourful paintings and murals that are exceptionally well-preserved.
Lakes Of Ounianga, Chad
The Lakes of Ounianga are located in the northeastern part of Chad, within the Ennedi region, occupying a geographical area in the heart of the Sahara Desert, characterised by extreme...
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Nok Caves, Togo
The Nok Caves are located in the far north of Togo, specifically within the Tandjouaré Prefecture of the Savanes Region. Geographically, these caves are spread along a high rocky cliff...
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The Land of Punt (modern Somalia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, or eastern Sudan)
The Land of Punt is one of the most controversial geographical and political entities in the study of ancient history and Egyptology. Known in ancient Egyptian texts as Ta Netjer...
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Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar
This area serves as an open laboratory for botanists and geologists. Researchers collect baobab wood samples (using non-destructive techniques) for stable isotope analysis, helping to understand the climatic changes Madagascar...
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Ghana, UK sign growth partnership deal to address education and job creation
Ghana and the United Kingdom signed on Monday the landmark UK-Ghana Partnership, which is to help transform the economy and...
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Macron, Kagame inaugurate Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on Tuesday inaugurated a memorial in Paris to honour the...
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Senegal prosecutor rejects accusations police tortured and killed student
A Senegalese public prosecutor claimed on Tuesday that a student, who protesters have said was killed by the police, in...
