Interpol cracks down on illegal mining in West Africa as police make 200 arrests
Interpol said Tuesday a major operation targeting illegal gold mining in West Africa has resulted in 200 arrests and the seizure of harmful chemicals, explosives and drugs. The operation spanned Burkina Faso,
South African Police: 118 Illegal Miners Extracted From Stilfontein Mine, 36 of Those Dead
One hundred and eighteen illegal miners have been extracted from the Stilfontein mine in South Africa on Monday and Tuesday as part of a rescue operation, of which 36 were certified as dead, police said in a statement on Tuesday.
South Africa pulls 36 corpses from illegal mine, arrests 82 survivors
South African rescuers have pulled out 36 dead bodies and 82 survivors from a gold mine deep underground in two days of operations, police said on Tuesday, adding that the survivors would all face illegal mining and immigration charges.
36 Killed During Illegal Mining Operation In South Africa, 82 Rescued Then Arrested
A total of 118 illegal miners were brought to the surface during rescue operations at an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein in South Africa's North West Province, with 36 confirmed dead, according to the police.
At Least 100 Illegal Miners Trapped in South African Mine Have Died: Report
Illegal mining continues to be widespread in South Africa's old gold-mining regions, where miners enter abandoned shafts to search for any remaining deposits.
Death Toll Hits 36 As S.Africa Clears Illegal Gold Mine: Police
Thirty-six bodies have been lifted out of an abandoned South African gold mine over two days, police said Tuesday, with fears that dozens of people are still underground despite a months-long effort to force them to leave the shaft.
West Africa is the world’s new epicentre for terrorism – Nigeria is expanding its air force in response
The capabilities of the Nigerian Air Force have geopolitical implications for combating terrorism and threats of coups in ...
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Macron irks allies, left with Africa 'forgot to say thank you' jibe
President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday faced an angry backlash from France's remaining allies in West Africa and accusations at ...
A Staunch Ally in Africa Says French Forces Will Withdraw
The troops are expected to leave Ivory Coast this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses ...
West Africa could soon have a jihadist State. Here’s why
The Sahel region of Africa, between the Sahara and the tropical savannahs to the south, has emerged as a significant base of ...
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Nigeria, Angola lead Africa’s oil production in 2025 – Report
Nigeria, Africa’s largest crude producer, alongside Angola, is expected to drive the continent’s oil production output to ...
Ivory Coast Joins West African Nations Asking French Troops to Leave
Ivory Coast’s president announced the withdrawal of French troops from the country, joining a growing number of francophone ...
West African military leaders prepare to exit Ecowas regional bloc, raising concerns for stability
Leaders of the west African regional grouping Ecowas approved the long-awaited withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso ...
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Keeping the spotlight on Africa’s child soldiers
As violence and instability rise, African countries must reaffirm their commitment to protecting children and support DDR ...
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APSU professor selected for Fulbright Group Project in West Africa
When many Americans think of French culture, they imagine the Eiffel Tower and Parisian cafés, but Dr. Karen Sorenson is ...
Russia's influence in Africa may weaken after Assad's fall
Following the fall of dictator Bashar Assad, there is uncertainty over the future of Russia's military bases in Syria. The ...
As Russia seeks influence in Africa, former students play central role
Going back to the days of the Cold War, many Africans studied in the Soviet Union and later Russia. They’re now among ...