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Kenya discovers very rare coltan deposits, conflict-linked mineral used in phones, laptops

Kenya has announced the discovery of its first deposits of the valuable mineral coltan, a priceless component with special electrical qualities that is used in the manufacture of electric car batteries, smartphones, laptops, and other electronic and communication devices. A substantial amount of the precious mineral was found at least in six Kenyan counties across […]

EBRD to support Morocco’s advanced regionalization plans; green economy financing

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is committed to supporting the implementation of advanced regionalization, particularly in the Marrakech-Safi region, through major structuring projects, said new EBRD director in Morocco Antoine Sallé de Chou. The EBRD director’s remarks were made at a press briefing Wednesday following a meeting with the Wali of the […]

Mali: Around 20 UN peacekeepers injured in major attack on MINUSMA base

Some 20 UN peacekeepers serving with the UN Stabilization Mission in Mali, MINUSMA, were injured on Wednesday, after their temporary base came under attack in the restive central region of the country. In a statement, MINUSMA said that the ‘blue helmets’ under fire were able to repel the attackers, who fled after delivering a “robust […]