Glencore's former head of oil Alex Beard leaves Westminster Magistrates' Court, after appearing for bribery charges, in London, Britain, September 10, 2024. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
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Former Glencore Oil Head Alex Beard Faces Charges for Bribery and Corruption in Africa

Alex Beard, the former head of oil at commodities giant Glencore, appeared in a London court on Tuesday to face

Guinea-Bissau Police Seize Record 2.63 Tonnes of Cocaine on Plane from Venezuela
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Guinea-Bissau Police Seize Record 2.63 Tonnes of Cocaine on Plane from Venezuela

In a landmark operation, authorities in Guinea-Bissau have confiscated 2.63 tonnes of cocaine from a plane that landed at the

Afreximbank Africa Diaspora Center Launched in New York
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Afreximbank Africa Diaspora Center Launched in New York

In a significant move to strengthen ties between the African continent and its global Diaspora, The Africa Center and the

When “AI for Good” Goes Wrong
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When “AI for Good” Goes Wrong

This guest article is adapted from the author’s new book From Pessimism to Promise: Lessons from the Global South on

Botswana Unveils Second-Largest Diamond in History: A 2,492-Carat Marvel
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One Africa News Today Video Summary – week 06 September 2024

One Africa News Today – your go-to source for the latest news and updates from across the African continent. Unite,

Ghana Takes Lead in African Nuclear Energy with First Small Modular Reactor
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Ghana Takes Lead in African Nuclear Energy with First Small Modular Reactor

During the US-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit (USANES) in Nairobi, Kenya, Nuclear Power Ghana and U.S. nuclear technology developer Regnum Technology

President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso Nationalises Two Gold Mines

Burkina Faso has reached an agreement to nationalise two gold mines, Boungou and Wahgnion, in a deal worth approximately $80

BRICS Bank Approves R5 Billion to Boost South Africa's Rail Sector
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BRICS Bank Approves R5 Billion to Boost South Africa’s Rail Sector

In a significant move aimed at modernising South Africa’s transport infrastructure, the New Development Bank (NDB) has approved a R5

Global Cocoa Prices Surge to Record Highs
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Ghana Set to Raise Cocoa Farmers’ Pay by 45%

In a significant move to support its cocoa farmers and curb the rising issue of bean smuggling, Ghana is preparing

News24 | Lesotho counts foreign-owned businesses, says SA retailers must find local partners
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Lesotho counts foreign-owned businesses, says SA retailers must find local partners

Lesotho Trade and Industry Minister Mokhethi Shelile. (@UNLesotho/X) Lesotho has rekindled moves to implement localisation rules for certain types of