South Africa inquiry blames authorities for neglect leading to deadly fire

An inquiry into a fire that killed 77 people in Johannesburg last year blamed neglect by authorities for allowing a building to become a den for guns, murder, drugs and combustible trash, and failing ... Read More

South Africa has one of the world’s largest manganese reserves. So why does it outsource for processing?

The Manganese Metal Company is vying to produce more manganese by-products locally in South Africa, a country that exports nearly all of its ore for processing overseas. Read More

US Must Boost Africa Ties to Secure Key Minerals, Report Says

Western mining ... in Africa," the 76-page report said. One option for the U.S. would be to increase commercial diplomacy in countries such as Democratic Republic of Congo, the world's No. 1 ... Read More

Africa: Report - US Must Enhance Critical Minerals Strategy in Africa

The DRC produces more than 70% of the ... producer in Africa. The USIP report also recommends that the U.S. increase the physical presence of diplomatic and commercial officers in mining centers. Read More

Hundreds in Burkina Faso protest at US response to HRW massacre report

Hundreds protested outside the US embassy in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Friday, against Washington's reaction to Human Rights Watch accusations of an army massacre of civilians, an AFP ... Read More

Two of world's biggest mining companies join forces to make unprecedented change in steel production: 'We must find better ways'

Two of world's biggest mining companies join forces to make unprecedented change in steel production: 'We must find better ways' first appeared on The Cool Down. Read More

Wagner in Africa: How the Russian mercenary group has rebranded

Russia is offering governments in Africa a ... and one of the report's authors. Back in June 2023, Yevgeny Prigozhin was probably the most feared and famous mercenary in the world. Read More

World News

After 14 years of Conservative government, Britain’s voters appear hungry for change. And Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seems unable to persuade them otherwise. By Mark Landler Russian military ... Read More

Turkey to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at World Court, minister says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday that Turkey would join in South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Read More

Africa’s Millionaire Population Is Set to Grow by 65% Over the Next Decade: Report

The number of millionaires living on the world’s second-largest continent is set to rise by 65 percent over the next 10 years, according to the 2024 Africa Wealth Report by Henley & Partners. Read More

South Africa to Open SA Swimming Championships in Gqeberha on Monday

South Africa will hold the 2024 SA Swimming Championships ... I’ve had a massive block of training, especially since the world champs so I might be a little bit overcooked in the sense of ... Read More

Old World, Young Africa

Early tremors of this seismic change are already registering around the world. By Declan Walsh and Hannah Reyes Morales A student’s vow to overthrow one of Africa’s last ruling monarchs ... Read More