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Tigray on edge: rising tensions threaten fragile peace in Ethiopia

Tigray is once again at the brink of conflict, as unresolved political disputes, contested territory, and a fragile ceasefire fuel rising fears of renewed war in Ethiopia’s northern region. Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, head of Tigray’s Interim Administration, has warned that federal attempts to return internally displaced persons (IDPs) to Western Tigray without consultation threaten […]

Guinea: Rio Tinto set to launch $20bn ‘world’s biggest mining project’ after 27-year delay

Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto is poised to commence a “world’s biggest” $20 billion mining project in the Republic of Guinea this year, following a 27-year wait marked by several legal and political setbacks, scandals and several false dawns. The $20 billion iron ore, rail, and port development in a remote corner of West Africa […]

Tunisian military helicopter crashes at sea killing the crew

A helicopter of the Tunisian army has crashed near the northern city of Bizerte, killing members of the crew. The army in a statement Thursday said it lost contact with a helicopter which was carrying out a night assignment on Wednesday, at Serrat Cape, near Bizerte.  Four people were in the helicopter.   In a […]