Africa mining

APPO set to launch first bank by June 2024

The African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) is planning to get its first bank by June 2024 in a move to secure funding for the development of regional energy infrastructure. The organization unveiled the plan during a November 2 meeting in Benin. The bank named as African Energy Bank (AEB) would be launched no later than […]

Egypt Activates Full Electoral Infrastructure Ahead of Second Phase of 2025 Parliamentary Polls

Egypt has finalised nationwide preparations for the second phase of the 2025 parliamentary elections, with more than 34 million eligible voters set to cast their ballots on 24–25 November. The Ministry of Local Development has deployed round-the-clock operations rooms, intensified inspections across polling stations, and implemented comprehensive logistical measures to ensure a seamless, secure voting […]

Cholera outbreak deepens humanitarian despair in war-ravaged Sudan

A devastating cholera outbreak has claimed the lives of over 170 people within a single week in Sudan, underscoring the compounding toll of a brutal civil conflict that has decimated infrastructure and overwhelmed public services. The Sudanese Health Ministry revealed on May 27 that 2,700 new cases were recorded in one week alone, with Khartoum […]