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More than 5,000 Nigerian women trapped in Iraq

bnm Gulf bureau January 22, 2025

More than 5,000 Nigerian women are currently stranded in Iraq after being recruited as caregivers under false pretences, the head of Nigeria's Diaspora Commission said on January 22

CAR mercenary becomes first African to die in Ukraine conflict

bne IntelliNews January 16, 2025

Derrick Ngamana, a 32-year-old from the Central African Republic (CAR), has been confirmed as the first African mercenary to die while fighting for Russia in Ukraine.

Global coal trade approaches its peak

bno - Taipei Office January 14, 2025

Preliminary data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicates that global coal imports rose by 2.4% in 2024, reaching 1.5bn tonnes for the year.

EBRD delivers 26% expansion in investments in 2024, commits record €16.6bn across economies

bne IntelliNews January 10, 2025

Lender notes strong momentum in green and gender financing, in parallel with steadfast support for Ukraine and its real economy.

Sanctioned Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion

bnm Gulf bureau December 24, 2024

A sanctioned Russian cargo vessel, Ursa Major, has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria.

Force majeure at Libya’s Zawiya Refinery threatens exports and oil expansion plans

bne North Africa bureau December 15, 2024

The declaration of force majeure at Libya’s Zawiya Refinery by Libya’s National Oil Corporation on December 15 has put plans to boost crude production in doubt and raised concerns over NOC's ability to meet its oil export obligations.

Overcoming insecurity to unlock the Central African Republic’s mineral riches

Jason Mitchell December 2, 2024

The Central African Republic (CAR) – one of the world’s poorest and most fragile countries – holds vast mineral wealth that, if fully harnessed, could transform its economy.

Colombian mercenaries trapped in Sudan’s conflict

Alek Buttermann November 27, 2024

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has revealed a troubling connection to Colombia, with over 300 former Colombian soldiers reportedly involved in the war as mercenaries.

Russia funding war in Ukraine via illegal gold mining in Africa – WGC report

bne IntelliNews November 20, 2024

"It is noteworthy how little concerted political will there has been to halt the illicit flow of profits from the exploitation of gold resources in Africa into the Russian war machine," the World Gold Council report says.

Russia blocks UN Security Council resolution on Sudan humanitarian crisis

bne IntelliNews November 19, 2024

Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan on November 18 as the country continues to grapple with a deadly war that has displaced millions and spurred a desperate humanitarian crisis.

Libya’s mineral riches: unlocking a future beyond oil

Jason Mitchell November 19, 2024

Libya — a country marked by years of political instability and economic chaos — has the opportunity to transform its economy through its vast reserves of critical minerals.

G20 summit wraps up with a joint statement strong on sentiment, but short on specifics

bne IntelliNews November 19, 2024

The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro wrapped up with a joint declaration condemning war and calling for climate change action, but short on specifics.

Air France diverts Red Sea flights after crew spots 'luminous object'

bne IntelliNews November 4, 2024

Air France suspended flights over the Red Sea after a crew reported seeing a "luminous object" at high altitude near Sudan.

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