• 9 July, 2025
President of Chad Mahamat Idriss Déby
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Chad Retaliates After U.S. Travel Ban with Visa Suspension for Americans

The government of Chad has announced the suspension of all visas to U.S. citizens, citing “reciprocity” in response to the

Former DRC Prime Minister Sentenced to 10 Years of Forced Labour for Corruption
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Former DRC Prime Minister Sentenced to 10 Years of Forced Labour for Corruption

In a landmark ruling that has reignited debate over governance and judicial independence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),

Equatorial Guinea Wins UN Court Ruling in Decades-Long Island Dispute with Gabon
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UN Court Rules in Favour of Equatorial Guinea in Island Dispute with Gabon

In a landmark ruling delivered on Monday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) handed sovereignty over three contested islands in

Zambia's Health Minister Elijah Muchima
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Zambia Rebukes US Over $50 Million Aid Cut Amid Drug Theft Allegations

Zambia’s government has issued a strong diplomatic rebuke following the United States’ decision to slash $50 million (approximately 1.4 billion

Zambia’s Copper Production Surges 30% in First Quarter of 2025 as Mining Sector Ramps Up
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Zambia’s Copper Production Jumps 30% in First Quarter of 2025

Zambia’s copper production surged nearly 30% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reaching approximately 224,000 metric tonnes, up from

President of Gabon Brice Oligui Nguema
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Gabon’s Coup Leader Secures Presidency with Overwhelming Majority

Gabon’s military leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, has secured an overwhelming victory in the country’s presidential election, winning over 90%

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Swiss Court Convicts Trafigura in Landmark Corruption Case Linked to Angola’s Oil Sector

In a historic ruling, Switzerland’s highest criminal court has convicted global commodities giant Trafigura and its former Chief Operating Officer

Cheng Chang-Fu, Wan Ling-Wu, and Cheng Hai-Yan, all Chinese citizens arrested in possession of gold bars and $400,000 in cash and found guilty of illegal activities linked to the artisanal mining sector, sit inside the courtroom in Bukavu, South Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Chinese Nationals Convicted for Illegal Mining in Congo

In a historic verdict, three Chinese nationals, Cheng Chang-Fu, Wan Ling-Wu, and Cheng Hai-Yan have been sentenced to seven years

DR Congo Files Criminal Complaints Against Apple Over Use of Conflict Minerals
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DR Congo Files Criminal Complaints Against Apple Over Use of Conflict Minerals

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium against subsidiaries of Apple Inc., accusing

President of Chad Mahamat Idriss Déby
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Chad Ends Defence Pact with France

Chad has announced the termination of its defence cooperation agreement with France, signalling a significant shift in its strategic partnerships