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Your phone, a rare metal and the war in DR Congo

Sat, 02/01/2025 - 01:27
There is a good chance that inside your device is some metal dug up in a mine controlled by rebels.
Categories: Africa

Your phone, a rare metal and the war in DR Congo

Sat, 02/01/2025 - 01:27
There is a good chance that inside your device is some metal dug up in a mine controlled by rebels.
Categories: Africa

At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 23:07
The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.
Categories: Africa

No plans to move world cycling event away from Rwanda

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 17:45
Cycling's world governing body says it has no plans to move the 2025 Road World Championships away from Rwanda despite ongoing conflict in DR Congo.
Categories: Africa

No plans to move world cycling event away from Rwanda

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 17:45
Cycling's world governing body says it has no plans to move the 2025 Road World Championships away from Rwanda despite ongoing conflict in DR Congo.
Categories: Africa

Ex-Trafigura boss convicted of bribing Angolan officials

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 17:34
The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market.
Categories: Africa

Ex-Trafigura boss convicted of bribing Angolan officials

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 17:34
The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market.
Categories: Africa

Police called to Ghana's parliament after late-night clashes

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 16:12
Ghana's MPs destroyed parliamentary property, including tables, microphones, sound equipment, and other items.
Categories: Africa

'The situation is chaotic' after rebels seize DR Congo city

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 15:33
Days of heavy fighting between M23 rebels and DR Congo's army leave hospitals overwhelmed with patients.
Categories: Africa

'The situation is chaotic' after rebels seize DR Congo city

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 15:33
Days of heavy fighting between M23 rebels and DR Congo's army leave hospitals overwhelmed with patients.
Categories: Africa

Ghanaian MPs clash in parliament, destroying furniture

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 13:37
Police were called to the scene as the lawmakers tussled with each other and damaged property.
Categories: Africa

Rwanda illegally occupying DR Congo, minister tells BBC

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 13:18
A Rwandan spokesperson denies the charges, saying it is trying to prevent the conflict spilling over.
Categories: Africa

Rival African bids to bring F1 back to the continent

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 13:15
Rwanda and South Africa are launching rival bids to bring F1 racing back to Africa for the first time since 1993.
Categories: Africa

Flags, fists and falls: Africa's top shots

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 08:43
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Categories: Africa

Flags, fists and falls: Africa's top shots

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 08:43
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Categories: Africa

Flags, fists and falls: Africa's top shots

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 08:43
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Categories: Africa

DR Congo's failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 02:01
Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.
Categories: Africa

DR Congo's failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 02:01
Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.
Categories: Africa

DR Congo's failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 02:01
Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.
Categories: Africa

Nurse dies as Uganda confirms new Ebola outbreak

Thu, 01/30/2025 - 18:18
The victim was a 32-year-old nurse who died from multi-organ failure, the health ministry says.
Categories: Africa

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