Category: Development
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Gang Violence in Haiti: Hospital Reopening Marred by Deadly Attack
On Christmas Eve, what should have been a day of hope for Haiti’s beleaguered capital, Port-au-Prince, turned into a scene of tragedy and violence. The reopening of the city’s largest public hospital, General Hospital, was overshadowed by a deadly attack attributed to gang members. The assault left two journalists dead, several others wounded, and claimed…
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Burkinabe Authorities Seize $2.28 Million Worth of Smuggled Gold Near Togo Border
Burkinabe customs and national police made a significant breakthrough in the fight against gold smuggling on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, by intercepting 28.6 kilograms of gold worth $2.28 million. The operation took place in Bittou, a city near the border of Togo, following an anonymous tip that exposed suspicious activities involving three individuals. The suspects…
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2024 Was the Year the Bottom Fell Out of the Games Industry
For people who make video games, 2024 was a year of holding on for dear life. At the annual Game Developers Conference in March, “Survive till ’25” was this year’s incantation, summoned to keep morale on pace. Others resorted to full-on screams, as layoffs in the industry charted record highs and developers found themselves under…
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The South African gold mines taken over by criminal gangs
Authorities have resorted to siege tactics to ‘smoke out’ thousands of miners trapped underground Down a shaft that plunged more than a mile below the earth in South Africa’s old mining heartland, a man’s life hung in the balance. After weeks working — then later, trapped and starved by violent gang leaders — in the…
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Africa’s New £7 Billion High-Speed Rail Network to Revolutionize Travel, Boost Tourism, and Connect Key African Capitals by 2030: New Travel Updates You Need to Know
Africa is on the brink of a transportation revolution as it embarks on an ambitious plan to overhaul its rail infrastructure, with a high-speed rail network that could reshape the continent’s connectivity. The African Integrated High-Speed Railway Network (AIHSRN) is one of the largest infrastructural projects in Africa’s history, designed to connect the capitals of…
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Zimbabwe Introduces New Land Tenure Policy to Empower Black Farmers, Marking a Shift from Mugabe Era
Zimbabwe’s government has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering black farmers through a new Land Tenure Implementation Program. Announced on December 20, 2024, this program seeks to address long-standing issues rooted in the controversial land reform program of the early 2000s under former President Robert Mugabe. A New Era for Black Farmers Central to…
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Chinese Miners Released Despite Operating Illegally in the DRC, Sparking Outrage
On December 24, 2024, the Congolese government released 14 of the 17 Chinese nationals arrested the previous week for operating an illegal gold mine in Karhembo, South Kivu Province. The arrests had followed an unannounced raid by local authorities on the unlicensed mining operation. The released individuals are now en route back to China, while…
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Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Allegations of Exploiting Illegally Mined Minerals from Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a nation rich in natural resources yet plagued by the systemic exploitation of its mineral wealth, has taken a bold step in the global arena by filing a lawsuit against Apple Inc., the world’s most valuable company. The claim centers on accusations that Apple has indirectly profited from the…
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African Migration Trends: Moving Within the Continent
A recent study by the African Union has highlighted a significant trend in African migration patterns: many African migrants are choosing to relocate to neighboring countries rather than attempting the perilous journey to Europe. This shift reflects the increasing interconnectedness and opportunities within the continent. According to data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM),…
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Haiti on the Brink: Kenyan-Led UN Mission Faces Challenges
Haiti, a nation facing one of the most severe crises in its modern history, is teetering on the edge of collapse. Its capital, Port-au-Prince, has become a battleground, with nearly all neighborhoods under the control of heavily armed gangs. This unprecedented situation has left the government powerless, with citizens caught in a cycle of violence…
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