Mali to Sell Over $100 Million in Seized Barrick Gold Assets Amid Ongoing Dispute Over Mining Sovereignty

Mali’s transitional government has authorized the sale of one metric ton of gold—valued at approximately $107 million—that was previously seized from the Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex operated by Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold. The move, executed by a state-appointed administrator, is aimed at covering urgent operational expenses including government salaries, fuel costs, and unpaid contractor invoices. … Read more

Ghana Declares Eban-Akoma Oil and Gas Discoveries Commercially Viable, Paving Way for Energy Expansion

Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has officially declared the commercial viability of the Eban-Akoma oil and gas discoveries, marking a significant milestone in the country’s quest to expand its hydrocarbon sector and strengthen energy security. The announcement was made by a joint venture comprising Eni Ghana Exploration & Production Ltd, Vitol Upstream Tano … Read more

Balthazar Engonga: Randy Equatorial Guinea Official Faces Up to 18 Years in Prison After Corruption Conviction

Baltasar Engonga—once the powerful Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF)—is back in the spotlight. But this time, it’s not just for the hundreds of leaked sex tapes that shocked the world last year. Engonga, a nephew of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema and a senior member of the ruling Democratic Party, is … Read more

Trump to Host Five African Leaders Amid Tariffs, Travel Bans, and Rising Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump will host five African heads of state next week, July 9–11, in Washington for a high-profile summit centered on “commercial opportunities,” according to a senior White House official. The visit comes at a politically charged time: Trump’s administration has recently imposed new tariffs on multiple African countries and extended travel bans … Read more

India Sends Geologists to Zambia in Bid to Secure Critical Copper and Cobalt Supplies

India has deployed a team of geologists to Zambia to explore vast deposits of copper and cobalt, two essential raw materials driving the global energy transition, according to Indian government sources. The exploration marks a significant step in India’s broader strategy to diversify and secure its critical mineral supply chain, especially as demand for electric … Read more

Guinea record 39% surge in bauxite exports after regulatory crackdowns on major operators

Guinea’s bauxite exports hit a record 48.6 million metric tonnes in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 39% increase year-over-year—even as regulatory crackdowns sidelined major players in the sector. Official data from the country’s Ministry of Mines and Geology, obtained by Reuters, underscores the remarkable resilience of Guinea’s mining industry amid shifting global trade … Read more

Namibia Sends First AfCFTA Shipment to Nigeria with 45,000 Tonnes of Salt

Namibia has officially launched its participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with the shipment of 45,000 tonnes of salt to Nigeria, marking a historic milestone in the continent’s efforts to build a unified African market. The shipment, produced by Walvis Bay Salt Holdings, departed from Namibia’s main port city of Walvis Bay … Read more

Trump suggests Musk’s businesses might fail without federal support and hinted Musk might return to South Africa

A war of words has erupted between President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, with Trump launching a scathing attack that suggests Musk’s electric vehicle and space ventures are propped up by massive government handouts. In a late-night social media post, Trump even hinted that if subsidies were to disappear, Musk might “head back … Read more

Top 10 Milk-Producing Countries in 2025: India Leads the Global Dairy Market

Milk is more than just a dietary staple—it’s a global industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars. In 2025, worldwide milk production continues to surge, driven by population growth, rising incomes, and increasing demand for dairy products. According to the latest data, these are the Top 10 Milk-Producing Countries in 2025, measured by annual production … Read more