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Mali Government Threatens Barrick's Loulo Mine Permit Over Disputes On Economic Benefit Sharing
Mali may let Barrick's Loulo mine concession expire in 2026 due to disputes over economic benefits. Negotiations ongoing. CEO addresses tensions.
Biden's Farewell To Africa: Strategic Motives Behind First And Only Presidential Visit
Bill Gates Highlights Need For Wealthier Nations To Refocus On Aid To Africa Amid 'Significant' Funds Going To Ukraine, Advocates Debt Relief
Bill Gates called for wealthier nations to boost their support for African countries, at the release of his foundation's annual Goalkeeper's report.
Xi Jinping Pledges $51B To Africa, Fails To Entice Taiwan's Lone African Ally As Eswatini Skips China's Summit
At the summit, Xi Jinping pledged to increase Chinese support to Africa, through funding, infrastructure initiatives, and the creation of at least 1 million jobs.
WHO Seeks $135M In Funding To Fight Mpox: Outbreak 'Can Be Controlled, And Can Be Stopped'
To fight the mpox outbreak in Africa, the World Health Organization calls for funding help for its six-month plan.
WHO Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency: 'Coordinated International Response Essential' To Halt Outbreak
A public health emergency for mpox in Africa saw vaccine stocks jump Wednesday. A look at the stocks and what's next for fighting the virus.
GeoVax, SIGA Technologies Shares Soar After WHO Declares Mpox A Global Health Emergency
Shares of GeoVax Labs and SIGA Technologies are surging Wednesday amid Mpox Emergency Declaration. Here's what you need to know.
Mining Billionaire Charged With Corruption In British Court: What You Need To Know
Billionaire and former Glencore CEO Alex Beard charged with corruption in UK along with four others, accused of making corrupt payments in West Africa.A British billionaire who made a fortune while working for a top commodities company was charged with corruption on Thursday.
Barrick Gold Navigates New Mining Code, Political Changes To Secure Mali Operations
Barrick Gold increases exploration efforts in Mali, CEO Mark Bristow remains committed to positive outlook despite political challenges.
What Happened With Jumia Technologies Stock Today?
Jumia Technologies shares climbed Tuesday after Benchmark initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a $14 price target.
Chinese EV Makers Pivot To Africa Amid EU And US Tariff Hurdles
Despite the increased tariffs, Chinese EV manufacturers continue to expand globally.
Exxon Shrinks Footprint In Nigeria Despite Renewal Of Lease On Lagos Office: Report
Exxon is relocating staff from the 12-floor Mobil House, reportedly leased at $10 million annually, to a six-floor office building in Ikoyi.
Apple Supply Chain Includes 'Blood Minerals' From Congo: Lawyers
In an April notification to Apple CEO Tim Cook, the lawyers outlined concerns regarding this supply chain in the eastern DRC.  They allege that armed groups are mining conflict minerals, including tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold.
EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Left Shorted GameStop — Here Are His 3 Long Stock Ideas
Andrew Left, best known for his short ideas and betting against GameStop, says these three stocks will trade higher in the coming years.
200 Jobs In Jeopardy As Microsoft Halts Operations At Nigeria Engineering Center Amid Economic Struggles
Microsoft has decided to close its engineering center in Nigeria, citing economic challenges as the primary reason.
Bill Gates Says Americans Are Obsessed With Wheat And Corn But This Lost Grain From Africa Is The 'Future Of Food' Due To Its 5 Special Qualities
While wheat and corn have dominated American plates and policies, Bill Gates highlighted a lesser-known African grain named Fonio.
Binance Executive Flees Nigeria To Avoid Tax Evasion Prosecution
Binance Africa regional manager Nadeem Anjarwalla fled Nigeria amid charges of tax evasion and failure to comply with regulations.
Barrick Trains New Staff In Africa, Eyes Congo Expansion: 'Kibali Now Flourishing'
Barrick Gold is exploring new ventures in the DRC following the success of its Kibali mine, Africa's largest gold mine.
African Cocoa Plants Run Out Of Beans As Global Chocolate Crisis Deepens
The global chocolate industry is in turmoil as major cocoa plants in Africa, the world's top producers, are running out of beans, leading to a potential price surge for chocolate consumers worldwide.
First Quantum Exploring Zambian Asset Sales
First Quantum Minerals is exploring the possibility of selling a minority stake in its Zambian copper operations amidst efforts to bolster its financial position.
Mali Remains Good Bet For Exploration Despite Recent Fatalities, B2Gold Executive Says
B2Gold Corp. continues to focus on exploring Mali despite recent violence. CFO says incidents were due to wrong place, wrong time.
Nigeria's Economic Crisis Deepens: Largest African Economy Faces Currency Freefall And Soaring Inflation
The largest economy in Africa, Nigeria, is grappling with a severe economic crisis, marked by a currency in freefall and inflation rates nearing 30%.
Wagner Group Rebrands As 'Russia's Africa Corps' After Prigozhin's Death, Expands Its Presence In Africa
The infamous Russian mercenary group Wagner Group has undergone a significant transformation following the deaths of its founders, Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin. The group has rebranded itself as the Russia's Africa Corps and is expanding its operations in Africa.

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