The Sahel region, long a hub for trade between sub-Saharan Africa and the Maghreb, has now become a hotspot for illicit activities, with organized criminal gangs exploiting the instability caused by political unrest. Smuggling, human trafficking, and drug trade have flourished amid weak governance, fueling violence and displacement. In Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the […]
Endeavour announced its first gold pour in its the Sabodala-Massawa BIOX Expansion, two years after mine construction began. Ian Cockerill, CEO, commented “We are proud to have achieved our first gold pour at the Sabodala-Massawa BIOX® Expansion with over 3.5 million man hours worked with no lost time injuries. The beginning of operations marks the […]
The European Union has just inflicted a stinging blow to the Algeria-backed Polisario Front, when the EU spokesperson, Catherine Ray affirmed that “the EU shall not recognize the SADR even if it participates in the EU-Africa Summit”, scheduled to take place in Abidjan November 29 -30. “Any participation in this summit, as is the case […]
