Botswana Unearths Massive 2,492-Carat Diamond, Potentially One of the Largest Ever
GABORONE, Botswana — The Botswana government announced Wednesday that one of the largest diamonds ever found has been unearthed at the Karowe Mine, operated...
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Set to Begin Gasoline Production in September
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria's Dangote refinery, a $20 billion facility with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is conducting test runs for gasoline...
Death Toll in Congo Boat Accident Rises to 29, Many Still Missing
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — The death toll from a river boat accident in western Democratic Republic of Congo has climbed to at...
Cameroon Faces Low Voter Registration Amid Opposition Concerns
YAOUNDE, Cameroon — Cameroon is experiencing low voter registration rates ahead of its 2025 presidential election, with opposition and civil society groups blaming the...
Uganda Police Arrest 18 in Crackdown on Cattle Smuggling
KABALE, Uganda — Police in Kabale, Uganda, arrested 18 suspects Tuesday night for illegally transporting 38 cattle without proper documentation, authorities said.
The arrests occurred...
