Category: African Business
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France delivers first Kamikaze drones (Colibri) to Ukraine
The first tests of a French-made kamikaze drone, which will soon be transferred to Ukraine, took place in France. Sébastien Lecornu, Minister of the French Armed Forces, announced this on his page on X. According to him, the first successful tests of the new kamikaze drone, ordered from industry as part of a tender launched in May…
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Big Barrels: African Oil and Gas and the Quest for Prosperity
Big Barrels takes aim at the perception that in Africa oil and gas can do no good. For decades, resource wealth in Sub-Saharan Africa has been synonymous with corruption and dysfunction. The reality is far more complex and generally more encouraging. In a series of eight case studies Big Barrels looks at what African nations…
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Africa Skills Week (ASW) 2024
Africa Skills Week (ASW) 2024, held in Accra from October 14 to 18, drew to a triumphant close with a bold call to institutionalize the event as a biennial gathering aimed at promoting dialogue, experience sharing, and collaboration on skills development and employment in Africa. Themed “Skills and jobs for the 21st century: quality skills…
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Gabon’s new draft constitution published
The text accompanying the document notes that Gabon has entered a new stage in its history, which requires a revision of the legislative framework and the establishment of civilian rule after the overthrow of the Bongo dynasty in a coup in 2023. Among the main provisions, a new system of government is noted: the post…
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French nuclear multinational Orano halts uranium output at Niger’s Arlit mine amid financial strain
Orano will suspend production at its Arlit uranium mine in northern Niger due to financial difficulties faced by its Nigerien subsidiary, Somaïr. The decision comes as border closures between Niger and Benin, triggered by the July 2023 coup, have blocked all uranium exports. The Arlit uranium mine in northern Niger is operated by its local…
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In Ghana, Sahel jihadis find refuge and supplies, sources say
Islamist militants fighting in Burkina Faso are discreetly using Ghana’s north as a logistical and medical rear base to sustain their insurgency, say seven sources, a move that could help them expand their footprint in West Africa. The sources, who include Ghanaian security officials and regional diplomats, said Ghanaian authorities appeared to be mostly turning…
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🇸🇴🇮🇱 Israel-Somaliland Military Deal to Spark Diplomatic Tensions with Somalia
Israel’s plans to establish a military base in Somaliland is likely to heighten diplomatic tensions between Somalia and the Middle Eastern state. According to the Qatari state-funded Middle East Monitor, Israel is eyeing a northern Somalia military base to monitor activities in Yemen and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. In exchange, Israel is expected to recognise…
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Reparations Conference: Build Principled Unity With All Colonized & Oppressed Peoples
Join us for Day 2 of the National Days of Reparations to African People campaign! Reparations Conference: Build Principled Unity With All Colonized & Oppressed Peoples 📍 Location: Uhuru Solidarity Center, 2654 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO and ZOOM🕘 Time: 10 AM – 5 PM CT (breakfast meet & greet at 9am) The Reparations Conference features keynote speaker Chairman Omali Yeshitela, founder and leader of the African People’s…
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🇧🇼 1,094-Carat Diamond found in Botswana, one of the largest ever
A massive 1,094-carat diamond has been recovered from the Karowe mine in Botswana. This is the second discovery of a diamond weighing over 1000 carats at the mine this year. The newly found diamond shares similarities with a 692-carat diamond discovered earlier in 2023. Both are expected to yield high-value polished stones through an ongoing…
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Somalia Wants Ethiopia Excluded From Force Battling Al-Shabaab 🇸🇴🇪🇹
Somalia has issued conditions to Ethiopia for its inclusion in the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) which is set to replace the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATIMIS) in January 2025. In reaction to last week’s Ethiopian Foreign Affairs statement that Addis will not withdraw its 3000 troops in Somalia with or…
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