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DRC, Zimbabwe and Nigeria ministers set out beneficiation targets at inaugural African mining forum
Mineral beneficiation – processing raw ores and minerals domestically, rather than exporting them unrefined – features prominently in African Union strategies.
DR Congo declares new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province near Angola border
WHO deployed rapid response teams and 2,000 vaccine doses after the DRC declared its 16th Ebola outbreak. Angola is monitoring cross-border risk.
UK-based energy think tank Ember reports record growth in solar panel imports across Africa
Imports of solar panels from China into Africa have surged dramatically over the past year, pointing to the start of a transformation in how the continent generates electricity.
Hydropower poised to drive Africa’s clean energy future – IHA report
Hydropower, with 43.5 GW of installed conventional capacity, is becoming increasingly important for Africa’s development, supported by large national projects as well as smaller private-sector initiatives.
Does Donald Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize?
After the White House dubbed Donald Trump the "president for peace", bne IntelliNews contributors assess how much substance there is behind the international diplomatic triumphs claimed by his administration.
No end to world hunger by 2030 – Statista
2024 saw some progress in the fight against world hunger after the number of undernourished people rose once again between 2017 and 2021 due to global crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic.