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US opens doors for whites, bars the opressed

The Trump administration welcomed 59 white South African Afrikaners as refugees, citing alleged persecution in their home country. This move has drawn sharp criticism for highlighting racial biases in US immigration policy,

May 13, 2025

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Egypt signs Long-Term agreement to extend liquefied natural gas

Egypt has recently entered into a significant 10-year agreement with Hoegh Effie Ltd. to construct a floating terminal dedicated to importing liquefied natural gas (LNG), a development that signals the North African

May 13, 2025

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Nigeria’s economy hits decade high, despite inflation

Nigeria’s economy recorded its fastest growth in nearly a decade, expanding by 4.6% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024. This surge is attributed to robust fiscal reforms and a strong performance

May 13, 2025

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Burkina Faso deepens strategic alliance with Russia

President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has expressed a strong desire to exponentially develop relations with Russia. During a meeting at the Kremlin, Traoré emphasized the need for new forms of cooperation,

May 11, 2025

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Lithium Dreams, Colonial Realities: How Zimbabwe’s Mineral Wealth Is Being Hijacked in Plain Sight

Dozens of families in Bikita were asleep when the trucks arrived. Under cover of darkness, surveyors from a foreign mining firm, flanked by local officials, placed red flags in a line that

June 1, 2025

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Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens amidst Hamas executions and Israeli blockade

The Gaza Strip is witnessing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. As Israel’s blockade tightens, leading to severe food shortages, Hamas has executed several individuals accused of looting and collaborating with Israel. This development

May 5, 2025

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Burkina faso to nationalize gold mines for Revenue

The government of Burkina Faso has announced plans to nationalize additional foreign-owned industrial mines as part of a broader strategy to secure a larger share of revenue from its natural resources. This

April 30, 2025

Economy·News

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Cobalt is the new oil and Congo is the new war zone

The Democratic Republic of Congo sits atop a $24 trillion treasure buried in blood. Beneath its soil lies the largest reserve of cobalt on Earth — the elemental lifeblood of electric vehicles,

September 12, 2025

Economy·News

Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso president, biography, religion, age, policies

Ibrahim Traoré: Biography, Religion, Age, Policies in Burkina Faso

This Ibrahim Traoré biography explores his rise from soldier to head of state, his religion, policies, and what his leadership means for Burkina Faso. At just 34, Captain Ibrahim Traoré seized power

September 5, 2025

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America’s hypocritical ban slams door on South Sudanese fleeing chaos

The United States has canceled all visas held by South Sudanese citizens and barred new issuance’s, a move announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday as tensions flare over immigration

September 12, 2025

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US opens doors for whites, bars the opressed

Egypt signs Long-Term agreement to extend liquefied natural gas

Nigeria’s economy hits decade high, despite inflation

Burkina Faso deepens strategic alliance with Russia

Lithium Dreams, Colonial Realities: How Zimbabwe’s Mineral Wealth Is Being Hijacked in Plain Sight

Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens amidst Hamas executions and Israeli blockade

Burkina faso to nationalize gold mines for Revenue

Cobalt is the new oil and Congo is the new war zone

Ibrahim Traoré: Biography, Religion, Age, Policies in Burkina Faso

America’s hypocritical ban slams door on South Sudanese fleeing chaos

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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