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South Africa criticized for ‘horrific’ mining crackdown
Why did 87 miners die trapped underground in South Africa as police tried to force their surrender?
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing calls to order a national inquiry into a police operation that was meant to combat illegal mining but ended up leaving 87 miners to die underground as authorities attempted to force them to surrender during a monthslong standoff.
South Africa criticized for ‘horrific’ mining crackdown after 78 bodies pulled from underground
The clampdown on illegal mining cut off food and water to hundreds of miners underground. At least 78 bodies were pulled from a mining shaft this week, and more are believed to remain underground.
Rescuers seek last bodies in South Africa mine where 78 died in police siege
By Siyabonga Sishi and Nellie PeytonSTILFONTEIN, South Africa (Reuters) - South African rescuers were making final efforts on Thursday to ascertain whether anyone was left in an illegal gold mine deep underground where at least 78 people died during a police siege,
Rise of illegal gold mining in Africa
The rise of illegal gold mining in Africa
In South Africa, a months-long standoff between police and illegal gold miners has resulted in over 100 deaths. This surge in illegal gold mining has highlighted the growing dangers of the industry. Zinhle Essamuah traveled to West Africa to explore the forces driving the dark side of the gold rush.
The Perils Of S. Africa's Illegal Mining Sector
The derelict Stilfontein shaft, which became a hell hole for hundreds of trapped miners, is just one of 6,000 that have been abandoned by South Africa's gold extraction companies.
Mass Arrests in West Africa Illegal Mining Operation
A sweeping Interpol-led operation targeting illegal mining in West Africa has led to the arrest of 200 people and the seizure of substances worth $100,000.
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Investment in Africa: Free trade area agreement powers continent's energy future
Juliya Arbisman, Niyati Ahuja and Hyuna Yong of Reed Smith LLP discuss the recently implemented Agreement on African ...
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Africa’s Defining Moments: A Look Back At 2024 And Predictions For 2025
As we enter 2025, we reflect on a watershed year for Africa. Across culture, technology, leadership, and innovation.
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Africa’s climate change balancing act: green energy vs economic development
Sub-Saharan African countries should be given more financial and technical support to cope with climate change disasters, so ...
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Leonardo, BF partner up with Italy govt for agricultural projects in Africa
Italian aerospace company Leonardo and agro-industrial group BF signed a deal with the government on Friday to provide ...
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How Nigeria's women put West Africa on cricketing map and at Under-19 World Cup
With performance, participation and people, cricket in Nigeria hopes to shape people, and their mindset and value system ...
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Africa CDC raises alarm over Mpox surge, calls for immediate containment measures
Mr Kaseya disclosed that Sierra Leone had reported its first two cases of Mpox, intensifying concerns over the virus’s spread ...
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Dozens of Bodies Recovered From Illegal Mine in South Africa
The authorities had at one point limited the miners’ access to food, water and other supplies in a blockade that drew ...
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Carmakers Ask ArcelorMittal to Delay South Africa Closures
Carmakers in South Africa are imploring the local unit of ArcelorMittal SA and the country’s trade minister to work together ...
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New Texas Children's, Baylor program will combat sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa
Dr. Joseph Lubega calls sickle cell disease “probably the saddest story of a health problem that you could imagine.” He and ...
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