From Mines to Minds: Russian Uranium Projects and Engineering Classes Ahead in Africa, Says Energy Ministry

Russia plans to launch pilot engineering classes in Burkina Faso schools by the end of 2025, Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin announced at the Russian-African Raw Materials Dialogue in St. Petersburg.

“On Russia’s initiative, we are…

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Nigeria Sets 15% Tariff on Imported Fuel and Diesel: Media

The decision aims to protect local refineries, fostering downstream oil sector stability, a local news outlet noted.

President Tinubu ordered the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to implement the…

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Zimbabwe Enhances Grain Storage Efficiency, National Food Security With New AI-Powered Silos

The new Grain Marketing Board Silo Complex in Mutare, together with 14 other silos currently under construction, collectively aims to increase the national grain storage capacity by 750,000 tonnes, President Mnangagwa said.

Such innovative…

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Mali Revokes 90 Mining Permits, Fostering Natural Resources Control

This decision includes the cancellation of permits obtained by international mining companies’ affiliates, Western media reported, citing an official decree.

Companies affected, according to the report:

Africa Mining SARL;

ALBAB MINING;

Prodigy Resources Ltd;

Wafi Mining SARL,…

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Nigeria’s Senate Passes New Bill Imposing Significant Penalties for Wildlife Trafficking

The penalties include fines up to $8,200 and jail terms up to 10 years for offenses involving ivory, pangolin scales, and other wildlife.

The Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill updates existing laws, allowing judges to expedite cases and…

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