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,
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.
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.
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 ...
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West Africa in 2025: Security response needed against extremist insurgency
Will the Alliance of Sahel States quell their struggles with Islamist militants, and ask their Russian security guests to ...
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 ...
China's top diplomat heads to Africa as West's attention dwindles
China's top diplomat began his annual New Year tour of Africa on Sunday, maintaining a 35-year-long tradition, to quietly ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
South Africa: Videos show dead bodies at disused gold mine
Authorities in South Africa began rescuing hundreds of people sheltering in an illegal gold mine with videos showing corpses ...
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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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American Reacts to 99 GHANAIAN STREET FOOD DISHES in Ghana, West Africa!!
I traveled the country of Ghana for two weeks, starting in the capital city, Accra, before making my way to Cape Coast, ...