MAP of wild fires in Latin America & Central Africa

Australia’s Fortescue set to explore at iron ore project in Gabon’s Belinga region

Australia’s Fortescue Metals Group has taken another step forward in its hopes of developing an iron ore mine in Gabon after it signed a majority-owned joint venture agreement with the country’s government. The world’s fourth largest iron ore miner announced Friday (19 August) it had struck an agreement with the government of the West African […]

‘More than three in 10’ in East Africa undernourished – UN report

The United Nations on Monday said the number of people going hungry has increased for the third year running. A report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the UN Children’s Fund, the World Food Program and the World Health Organization said reaching the target of zero hunger by […]

Mauritania: Aura Energy Advances Tiris Uranium Project as U.S. Financing Talks Signal Strategic Breakthrough

Aura Energy is moving closer to securing financing for its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania, with discussions underway for potential backing from U.S. institutions, marking a significant step in the development of what could become the country’s first uranium mine. On June 2, 2026, the Australian company announced it is negotiating with the U.S. International […]