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DRC wants bigger slice from proceeds generated by China’s mining companies

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is pushing for an audit of the country’s mining contracts with China, which it says heavily favor Beijing, arguing that the Central African country wants a bigger slice of the proceeds from the mining and export of its resources by Chinese companies. DRC’s national assembly speaker Christophe Mboso has […]

AFCON 2021: Big refereeing scandal during Mali vs Tunisia

The team of Mali beat Tunisia 1-0, this January 12 in Limbe, in group F of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2021) of soccer. The Tunisians missed a penalty. They were especially angry about the arbitration of Janny Sikazwe. The Zambian stopped the game before the end of the regulation time. More than 40 […]

Two Moroccan imperial cities among top 10 best in Africa and the Middle East in 2025

Morocco continues to shine on the global tourism stage as Marrakech and Fez have been ranked in the top 10 best cities in Africa and the Middle East in the prestigious World’s Best Awards 2025, published by Travel + Leisure magazine. The annual ranking, based on votes from international readers, highlights cities that offer exceptional […]