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Mali has started construction on a new gold refinery in Senu, aiming to increase its control over mineral resources. Expected to produce 200 tonnes of gold per year worth about …
Mali Breaks Ground on $130 Billion Gold Refinery to Boost Control of Mineral Wealth Read More
Brazil has auctioned several oil sites in the Amazon amid protests from environmentalists and Indigenous groups. Critics warn about potential environmental degradation and threats to local communities, as concerns mount …
Brazil Auctions Off Several Amazon Oil Sites Despite Protests from Environmentalists and Indigenous Groups Read More
Nigeria’s consumer inflation fell to 22.97% in May from 23.71% in April, indicating a slight easing in high inflation. The statistics agency reports this decline, which, while modest, is significant …
Nigeria’s Consumer Inflation Drops to 22.97% in May Read More
Colombia’s inflation rate fell to 5.05% in May 2025, the lowest since October 2021, driven by lower inflation in sectors like transportation and housing. The monthly rise in consumer prices …
Colombia Inflation Rate Hits Lowest Level Since 2021 Read More
Brazil’s drought is driving coffee prices up, causing supply concerns and potential long-term impacts on the market. As rainfall remains scarce, experts warn of difficulties ahead for both producers and …
Lack of Rain in Brazil Boosts Coffee Prices Read More
In April 2025, Libya’s Full Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB) increased 0.7% to LYD 909.44, with the eastern region now the most expensive. Notable price hikes in various towns reflect ongoing …
WFP Reports On Libya’s Rising Market Prices In April 2025 Read More
The Waorani people in Ecuador oppose government-backed oil auctions on their ancestral lands, highlighting issues of Indigenous rights and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent. Worldwide, Indigenous communities face digital misinformation …
Global Indigenous: Waorani People Fight for Their Rights in Ecuador Read More
President Bola Tinubu’s proposed foreign loans could push Nigeria’s public debt from N144.67 trillion to over N182.91 trillion by 2026. Economists express concerns over sustainability and debt management as Nigeria’s …
Nigeria Faces Debt Surge with Fresh $24bn Borrowing Proposal Read More
Nigerians spent $2.41 million on medical tourism in 2024, a 36.91% decrease from $3.82 million in 2023. The spending was predominantly concentrated in the first half of the year, with …
Nigerians Reduce Spending on Medical Tourism: 2024 Report Indicates $2.41 Million Expenditure Read More
The CAG’s audit report outlines significant shortcomings in Tanzania’s infrastructure, including financial mismanagement, project delays, and inadequate supervision in transportation projects, with an emphasis on the urgent need for regulatory …
CAG Report Reveals Critical Lapses in Tanzania’s Infrastructure Sector Read More