The United States government has announced fresh sanctions aimed at stopping the trade in conflict minerals from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, American authorities …
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Business and EconomyClimateDisaster PreparednessInfrastructureInsurance & Risk ManagementPublic PolicySecuritySouth Africa
SA Insurers Tackle Crime, Climate Risks
South Africa’s property insurance sector is facing fresh challenges as crime rates rise and climate-related disasters become more frequent, forcing companies to change how they assess and price coverage. Industry …
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AfricaConflictElectionsGovernanceMOZAMBIQUEPoliticsSecurity
Post-Election Unrest Spurs Frelimo €1.2m Office Rebuild Plan
The ruling Mozambique Liberation Front, known as Frelimo, says it needs about €1.2 million (89 million meticais) to repair 25 party offices in Zambézia Province that were damaged during violent …
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Kenyan Man Charged in US Over Alleged Plot to Supply Weapons to Mexican Cartel
A Kenyan national, Elisha Odhiambo Asumo, has been charged in the United States over allegations that he conspired to supply military-grade weapons to one of Mexico’s most feared criminal organizations …
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US, Turkey Step Up Talks on Libya, Sudan, Somalia Cooperation
The United States and Turkey have held fresh high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation on key regional issues, with the ongoing crisis in Libya topping the agenda. The meeting took …
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Angola Arrests Suspects in Alleged Continental Coup Plot
Angola has moved against what it says is a continent-wide network plotting regime change, arresting three people accused of terrorism. Those arrested include two Russian nationals and an Angolan journalist …
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Libya Fights Money Laundering Ahead of FATF Review
The National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in Libya has held a high-level meeting to discuss the country’s preparedness ahead of a crucial international review. The meeting, …
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CrimeGOVERNMENTLawNigeriaPublic SafetySecurity
Abia Police Kill Five Kidnappers, Recover Weapons in Major Operation
The Abia State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime, killing five suspected kidnappers and recovering a large cache of weapons in a successful …
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Election Tension Rises in Côte d’Ivoire as Opposition Leaders Barred
As Côte d’Ivoire gears up for its presidential election scheduled for 25 October 2025, tension is building across the country following the disqualification of key opposition candidates and the recent …
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CryptocurrencyFinance & ServicesRegulationSecurityTechnologyWestern Africa
SEC Raises Alarm over $2.1bn Suspicious Crypto Deals in West Africa
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has raised concern over the sharp rise in suspicious cryptocurrency-related transactions across West Africa. Speaking at the …