Mon 30 March 2026: China is reinforcing its dominant position in Congo’s mining sector through a new cooperation deal, as global competition intensifies over critical minerals essential to energy and defense supply chains. The Democratic Republic of Congo, the world’s leading cobalt producer, signed a new agreement with China to expand cooperation in mining. The […]
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Mon 30 March 2026: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says Tehran has “not had any direct negotiations with the US so far”. “What has been discussed are messages we received through intermediaries stating that the US wants to negotiate,” Baghaei said in comments carried by the semiofficial Tasnim news agency. “I wonder how many […]
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Mon 30 March 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today:👇🏼 ◼️ Easter panic: The projected fuel prices continue to spike, with the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) showing that motorists could be paying more than R10 per litre for diesel, marking the first time in the country’s history. The Citizen visited […]
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Sun 29 March 2026: The plans, which fall short of a full invasion, could involve raids by special operations and conventional infantry troops, The Washington Post reported. The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of limited ground operations in Iran, potentially including raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz, according to United States […]
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Sat 28 March 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today:👇🏼 ◼️ SA warns over critical infrastructure collapse: “The encouraging thing is that many of the solutions already exist if we focus on protecting and managing the water systems we already have.” She pushed back against the narrative that South Africa is simply running out […]
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Fri 27 March 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: 👇🏼 ◼️SA rush for cheaper Botswana fuel expected: Transport companies await petrol and diesel price increases on 1 April, but Botswana’s price adjustments in the first week of April may offer temporary relief. South Africa will announce its fuel prices on 1 April, while […]
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Fri 27 March 2026: Plan, submitted by Board of Peace head Nikolay Mladenov, calls for gradual disarmament over eight months. Details of a plan submitted by Board of Peace Director General Nickolay Mladenov for the disarmament of Hamas and other Palestinian groups in Gaza have been seen by Al Jazeera. The plan would see disarmament […]
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Fri 27 March 2026: The Pentagon is preparing military options for a “final blow” in the Iran war, involving the use of ground forces and massive bombing, according to a report by Axios, citing two US officials and two sources with knowledge of the matter, Anadolu reports. According to the report, a “dramatic military escalation” is […]
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Fri 27 March 2026: Resolution on transatlantic slavery supported by 123 countries, while three opposed it – including the US and Israel. A United Nations resolution, proposed by Ghana, to recognise transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations, has been adopted despite pushback from Europe and the United States. At […]
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Fri 27 March 2026: Spot gold fell below $4,500 per ounce early Thursday, extending losses as the Middle East conflict continues to fuel broad market volatility and keep pressure on bullion. Gold traded at $4,426.50 per ounce as of 0605GMT Thursday, down 1.6% on the day. The latest decline came after a sharp and volatile […]
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