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Guinea plans regional gold refining hub as West Africa race heats up

Guinea plans a regional gold refinery as West African producers push to process bullion locally and capture more mining value.

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Eni, Libya’s NOC launch gas project to lift output at Sabratha

Eni and Libya's NOC launch the Sabratha gas project, boosting Bahr Essalam output and strengthening Libya's energy security.

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ProvidusUnity Bank begins operations after landmark Nigeria bank merger

ProvidusUnity Bank began operations after the merger of Providus Bank and Unity Bank, expanding digital banking and financial inclusion.

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Perseus Mining invests $174 million in Tanzania ahead of gold production

Perseus Mining invests in Tanzania’s Nyanzaga Gold Project, boosting jobs, taxes, and infrastructure ahead of 2027 output.

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Imarrae secures final approvals for KIN project, clearing way for construction

Imarrae secures approvals for KIN New Cairo project, paving way for construction of EGP16bn residential development in Egypt.

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Glencore Merafe to restart South African smelters after Eskom power deal

Glencore Merafe will restart two South African ferrochrome smelters after securing a new Eskom power pricing agreement.

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Africa’s biggest jazz festival set to expand beyond Cape Town in 2027

CTIJF expands in 2027 beyond Cape Town to Johannesburg and Durban, honoring Abdullah Ibrahim and growing African jazz.

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Namibia boosts ties with Netherlands on agriculture and water

Namibia strengthens ties with The Netherlands to boost agriculture, water management and investment for long-term economic growth.

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Tanzania, Japan’s JICA expand critical minerals cooperation

Tanzania and JICA expand cooperation on critical minerals research to boost mining skills, investment, and strategic resources.

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Egypt asset sales clear way for $1.6 billion IMF funding boost

Egypt nears $1.6B IMF funding after state asset sales advance reforms, boosting investor confidence and fiscal stability.

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Malaysia’s MR.DIY deepens South Africa bet with 14-store plan

Malaysia's MR.DIY plans 14 South African stores by year-end, creating jobs and expanding its footprint in Africa's retail market.

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MODEC wins Coral Norte LNG contract in Eni-Led Mozambique project

MODEC wins Coral Norte LNG contract in Mozambique, boosting Eni-led offshore gas project toward 2028 production start.

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