Gold Fields to Acquire Gold Road for $2.4 Billion Amid Surge in Gold Prices
South Africa’s Gold Fields Ltd. announced Monday it will acquire Australia’s Gold Road Resources Ltd. in a deal valued at…
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OPEC+ to Raise Oil Output in June Amid Market Concerns
OPEC+ agreed on Saturday to accelerate oil production increases for a second consecutive month, announcing a 411,000 barrels-per-day hike for…
Nigerian Teen Sets Guinness World Record With Massive Autism Awareness Painting
A 15-year-old Nigerian teenager has set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest painting on a canvas, using art…
Musk Says Starlink Now Available in Congo
Spacex CEO Elon Musk said Sunday that the company’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is now available in the Democratic Republic…
Trump Orders Reopening of Alcatraz to House ‘Most Ruthless’ Offenders
President Donald Trump on Sunday said he is directing federal officials to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz, the infamous island prison…
Kerry Washington Makes Action Debut in ‘Shadow Force,’ Credits Husband for Support
Kerry Washington is stepping into action-hero territory with her latest film, Shadow Force, marking her first leading role in the genre.…
Algeria’s Bounedjeh Says Al Ahly Transfer Fell Through Over Club Disagreement
Algerian striker Baghdad Bounedjeh said he came close to joining Egyptian giants Al Ahly but the transfer was halted after…
Brazil’s Foreign Minister Stresses BRICS Commitment to Multilateralism
Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Tuesday emphasized BRICS’ commitment to multilateralism and a balanced global order, as foreign ministers…
Thousands Rally in Burkina Faso in Support of Transitional President Traoré
Thousands of people rallied Wednesday in Burkina Faso’s capital in a show of support for transitional President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré,…
U.S., Ukraine Sign Critical Minerals Deal as Kyiv Agrees to Reinvestment Fund
The United States and Ukraine on Wednesday signed a deal granting Washington access to Ukraine’s critical minerals, formalizing a long-anticipated…
Moussa Ibrahim – Africa Is Bleeding; Because It’s Being robbed
For centuries, Western empires looted the continent’s gold, oil, rubber, and people. Today, the same powers wear suits, fly flags…
Rwanda’s Deal With Atlético de Madrid Blends Soft Power With Smart Economics
Rwanda has struck yet another landmark partnership in its ongoing global branding campaign—this time with Spanish football giant Atlético de…
Faith, Ethnicity, and the Fragile Dream of Nigerian Unity
Nigeria grapples with a deeply fractured identity, a nation where religious cohesion in the North contrasts sharply with the ethnic…
North Korea Confirms Troop Deployment to Support Russia in Ukraine War
North Korea on Monday officially confirmed it has deployed troops to support Russia’s war against Ukraine, prompting Russian President Vladimir…
Namibia President Fires Agriculture Minister Over Rape Allegations
Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed Agriculture Minister Mac-Albert Hengari following his arrest on charges that include rape, gender-based violence…
Peace Jolis: From Kigali’s Streets to Rwanda’s Soul
Peace Jolis never set out to become a musician. In his own words, “I didn’t know that I would do…
Ghana Moderators Sue Meta Over Psychological Harm From Reviewing Extreme Content
Content moderators in Ghana are suing Meta Platforms Inc., claiming they suffered psychological harm from reviewing graphic and disturbing material…
Uganda Declares Ebola Outbreak Over After 42 Days Without New Case
Uganda has declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak after 42 days passed without a new case, the country’s…
Wildfire Near Cape Town Prompts Evacuation of Nearly 200 Households
Nearly 200 households were evacuated from neighborhoods near Table Mountain after a wildfire broke out Friday in Cape Town, authorities…
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe Shines at London Marathon
Sabastian Sawe made an impressive statement at the London Marathon on Sunday, winning his first major marathon in style. Running…