B2Gold expects to produce 180,000 ounces of gold annually from 2026 to 2029 at Fekola Regional. A mining permit is expected by Q3 2025, with production starting by year-end. Mali will hold a 35% stake under the new mining code, including 5% for local investors. Canadian miner B2Gold expects to extract more than 22 tons of gold from its Fekola Regional project in Mali between...

Morocco reclaims top spot in Africa’s mining attractiveness rankings, placing 18th globally. The country improved sharply in mining policy perception, moving from 80th to 28th place. Zambia, Namibia, and Botswana also rank among Africa’s most competitive mining hubs. Morocco has regained its position as the most attractive mining jurisdiction in Africa, ranking 18th worldwide...

A new report warns that Africa’s barter deals trading minerals for security risk long-term sovereignty and revenues. The study highlights a recent U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda as a key example. Researchers urge African governments to strengthen institutions and demand transparency in mining agreements. Barter-style deals in which African countries trade...

Resolute Mining’s gold production in West Africa fell 9% in H1 2025, totaling 151,460 ounces versus 167,140 ounces in H1 2024. The Syama mine experienced weaker ore production in Q2, while the Mako mine outperformed expectations with higher ore grades. After open-pit mining ended at Mako...

West African Resources’ Sanbrado gold mine revenues rose 38% in H1 2025, reaching A$472.1 million due to higher gold prices. The average gold selling price jumped from A$2,199 to A$3,049 per ounce year-on-year, offsetting a 3% drop in volumes sold. Sanbrado’s production fell 11% in H1 2025; Burkina Faso government acquired a 15% stake starting Q3 2025. Since the...

MTN Rwanda invests heavily in network upgrades but faces growing service quality problems. The Rwandan regulator RURA summoned MTN after two days of major disruptions in voice, SMS, USSD, and inter-network traffic. MTN controls 63.2% of Rwanda's telecom market, raising regulatory scrutiny over dominant players. The Rwandan subsidiary of South African telecom giant MTN is increasing...

The female cocoa chief advocates for a price of 4,500–5,000 cedis per sack compared to COCOBOD’s 3,100 price. Farmers worldwide are pushing for a threshold of 6,000–7,000 cedis but are limited by the forward contract sale system. President Mahama’s promise to allocate 70% of the global price to farmers faces challenges related to funding, supply, and currency...

Christopher Nolan faces criticism for shooting scenes of The Odyssey in Dakhla, Western Sahara. FiSahara and pro-Sahrawi voices accuse the production of legitimizing Morocco’s presence in the region. Moroccan officials frame the shoot as part of a strategy to promote Dakhla as a film and tourist hub. British filmmaker Christopher Nolan faces growing criticism for choosing Dakhla,...

4Sight Holdings renovated a school in Diepsloot and introduced digital tools and training. South Africa faces 46.1% youth unemployment, largely due to a digital skills gap. Experts stress the need for long-term teacher training and integration into national policy. In a bold move to address South Africa’s digital divide and soaring youth unemployment, South African tech company...

Church of Uganda and U.S.-based ACEII signed a 3-year deal to improve rural literacy. The project targets dioceses of Luwero, Nakasongola, and Nakaseke with kits and teacher training. Uganda’s rural education faces high dropout rates, overcrowded classes, and gender disparities. The Church of Uganda and the American NGO African Children's Educational Initiative (ACEII) launched a...