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SANTIAGO -Rising geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing Middle East war have sent ripples through global commodity markets, driving up operational costs for Chile’s state-owned mining giant, Codelco, even as the firm stays firmly on course to meet its production ambitions for 2026. The world’s largest copper producer confirmed that heightened price pressures triggered by […]

Pope Leo XIV has started a 10-day visit to Africa, covering four countries and travelling about 18,000 km to highlight key issues facing the continent. The trip began Monday from Vatican City, with the pope first arriving in Algeria for a two-day stop. He will then continue his journey to Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. […]

Former President of The Senate Marcel Niat NjiFenji, Dies _Age 91 The passing of Marcel Niat Njifenji on April 11, 2026, has not only brought an end to his long public service, but also raises questions about the legacy he leaves after 13 years of leading the Senate and decades within the state system. Njifenji […]

LONDON — Charity established by Prince Harry in memory of his late mother, Princess Diana, has initiated legal action against him, accusing the royal of defamation following his resignation as patron. Court records indicate that Sentebale, which focuses on supporting vulnerable youth affected by HIV in southern Africa, lodged the case at London’s High Court […]

Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah. MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The senior army officer and multiple troops died early Thursday when militants tried to storm a military camp in northeastern Nigeria. According to Army spokesman Michael Onojahe the assault happened in Benisheikh, a town in Borno State, . He said forces pushed back the attackers. Onoja labeled […]

With only six days remaining before the expected arrival of Pope Leo XIV, Cameroon is entering the final phase of preparations for one of the most religious visits in recent times. From logistical planning in Yaoundé to infrastructure upgrades in Bamenda, both state authorities and the Catholic Church say readiness levels are steadily nearing completion. […]

Kenya’s private sector returned to contraction in March, ending a period of growth, as businesses grappled with falling demand and spillover effects from tensions in the Middle East. Latest data from Stanbic Bank Kenya shows that the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 47.7 in March, down from 50.4 recorded in February. The figure marks […]

Former governors from the South-East of Nigeria have thrown their weight behind the region’s serving governors for endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. The endorsement followed a closed-door meeting held in Enugu, where key political stakeholders deliberated on pressing regional and national matters. Speaking after the meeting, former Ebonyi State governor and current Minister […]

Iran has sounded the alarm at the global stage, warning of grave risks following alleged attacks on its nuclear facilities, which it says could trigger serious environmental and humanitarian fallout. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has formally notified the United Nations, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and the United Nations Security Council about what he […]

The Parliament in Cameroon has approved a constitutional amendment reintroducing the post of Vice President, handing the Head of State authority to appoint a constitutional successor—an outcome that has raised political intrigue . The decision was made in Capitol Hill in Yaoundé, where lawmakers endorsed the return of the vice presidency, a position scrapped in […]