Algeria reinforces siege around refugee camps for railway launch
Algeria has reinforced its siege around the refugee camps in a western province as it prepares for the iron transportation...
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Congo: Chinese nationals jailed for illegal gold mining
Three Chinese nationals have been sentenced to seven years in prison in Democratic Republic of Congo amid a major crackdown...
Mali government seizes gold, Barrick operations suspended
The Mali government has seized gold from Canadian mining company Barrick Gold at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex, following disputes over revenue...
South Africa: 100 dead and 500 trapped in illegal gold mine
At least 100 men have died of starvation and dehydration, and 500 more are trapped in an illegal gold mine...
Mali: Three tons of gold seized from Barrick Gold amid tax feud
The military junta in Mali has seized three tons of gold from Canadian mining company Barrick Gold as the bitter...
South Africa: At Least 100 illegal miners dead in gold mine
At least 100 miners have died in an illegal gold mine in North West province of South Africa, after being...
China invests in Africa’s booming cement market
China has invested in five new cement projects in Africa, with Africa's cement market projected to grow from $35bn in...
Spotlight on Morocco-Algerian rivalry as Maghreb union meets
The new Maghreb union is set to meet this month, as tensions between Algeria and Morocco remain high, according to...
Mauritania produces its first gas in major milestone
Mauritania has produced its first gas in collaboration with Senegal, in what is a major leap forward for the North...
Moroccan fertilizer company signs major deal with China
Morocco's state-owned OCP has signed a $205m deal with a Chinese company, in what is a major milestone for the...
