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Fragile peace in Doha: Congo and M23 seek truce amid rising violence

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group have resumed negotiations in Qatar, aiming to revive a faltering truce signed in July. Despite the Qatari-brokered agreement, fighting has intensified in eastern Congo, particularly in North and South Kivu, displacing over two million people this year alone. Talks in Doha focus on a […]

Zimbabwe: China’s CNR acquires Williams Minerals lithium mine amid rising demand

China Natural Resources (CNR) has acquired Zimbabwe’s Williams Minerals lithium mine from Feishang Group and Top Pacific for $1.75 billion, the aim being to strengthen the Chinese company’s position in the lithium market and increase its capacity to supply the critical resource to its customers. This strategic move by CNR was motivated by the rising […]

Morocco helps INTERPOL crack down on human trafficking, migrant smuggling

At least 195 people were arrested in an INTERPOL-led crackdown on human trafficking and migrant smuggling, with the support of Morocco, the International Criminal Police Organization announced on Friday. Nearly 500 victims of human trafficking – including children – were rescued part of this operation carried out March 28 through April 2, with the support […]