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Congo, M23 sign framework for peace in Qatar, more steps needed
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed a framework agreement on Saturday for a peace deal...
Read moreDetailsCommunity efforts against illegal mining in Ghana
Illegal gold mining is growing in Ghana, one of the world's top gold producers. A weakening economy and high unemployment...
Read moreDetailsCongo, Rwanda initial economic pact in Washington as part of peace process
Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda said in a statement on Friday that they had agreed an economic pact in...
Read moreDetailsGhana orders first major audit of mining firms in a decade
Ghana, Africa’s top gold producer, has launched its most aggressive mining audit in a decade, targeting top miners to recover...
Read moreDetailsLiberia replaces mines minister amid talks on US investments
Liberia has replaced its mining minister and top mining regulator, the office of President Joseph Boakai announced, as the West...
Read moreDetailsMalawi bans raw mineral exports in push for local value addition
Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has announced an immediate ban on the export of raw minerals, declaring that no unprocessed resources...
Read moreDetailsM23 rebels loot $70 million worth of gold from Congo mine since May, company says
Rebels occupying Twangiza Mining's gold concession in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have looted at least 500 kilograms of...
Read moreDetailsU.S. Secretary of State, Liberian minister discuss boosting US participation in Liberia’s critical minerals sector
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed avenues for expanding U.S. participation in Liberia's critical minerals sector in a meeting...
Read moreDetailsGuinea bauxite exports jump 23% in 3rd quarter despite rains, regulatory pressure
Guinea’s bauxite exports surged 23% year-on-year in the third quarter, defying heavy rains and regulatory headwinds, official data showed. Shipments...
Read moreDetailsCongo, M23 sign deal in Doha on ceasefire monitoring, sources say
Congo and the M23 rebel group signed an agreement on Tuesday for the monitoring of an eventual "permanent ceasefire", a...
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