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

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Nigeria Joins BRICS as Partner Country

In a significant development, Nigeria has been formally admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc, according to Brazil,

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Kenya Abolishes E-Visa (ETA) for Most African Nations

In a landmark decision reflecting its commitment to Pan-Africanism and regional integration, Kenya has announced it will abolish the Electronic

Alassane Dramane Ouattara is an Ivorian politician and economist who has been President of Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) since 2010
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Ivory Coast tells French Troops to Leave

West African nations are accelerating efforts to redefine their relationships with France, as a wave of troop withdrawals signals a

Ghana Allows Visa-free Entry For All Africans
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Ghana Allows Visa-free Entry For All Africans

Ghana has officially opened its borders to all African passport holders, allowing visa-free entry into the country. This landmark policy,

Cyclone Chido Leaves a Trail of Devastation
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One Africa News Today Video Summary – week 20 December 2024

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

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

Niger's General Abdourahamane Tchiani (C) welcomed his Malian and Burkinabé counterparts, Col Assimi Goïta (L) and Capt Ibrahim Traoré (R), to Niamey
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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Agree to ECOWAS Exit Grace Period

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, three founding members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), are set to

Ethiopia and Somalia Sign Historic Ankara Declaration to Resolve Disputes
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Ethiopia and Somalia Sign Historic Ankara Declaration to Resolve Disputes

In a major diplomatic breakthrough mediated by Türkiye, Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to resolve their long-standing disputes through peaceful

Nigeria Faces Nationwide Blackout as Power Grid Collapses for 12th Time in 2024
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Nigeria Faces Nationwide Blackout as Power Grid Collapses for 12th Time in 2024

In yet another setback for Nigeria’s energy sector, the nation was plunged into darkness on Wednesday following the collapse of