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Ethiopia
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KEFI (AIM: KEFI) restarts Tulu Kapi gold project after September suspension in Ethiopia
KEFI Gold and Copper has resumed development at its Tulu Kapi project following a serious security incident, placing community engagement and construction sequencing at the centre of its next phase.
October 12, 2026
Ethiopian forces reportedly retake Mekelle airport as renewed Tigray war threatens regional escalation
Ethiopian federal forces have reportedly retaken Mekelle’s main airport from Tigrayan fighters as renewed conflict threatens to spill into a wider Horn of Africa crisis.
October 5, 2026
Ethiopia’s Tigray peace collapses as renewed fighting raises fears of another major war
War has returned to Ethiopia’s Tigray as former enemies unite against Abiy Ahmed. Find out why the renewed fighting could destabilize the Horn of Africa.
September 25, 2026
Trump administration imposes permanent visa deposits on applicants from 50 countries
The United States will impose permanent visa bonds of up to $20,000 on applicants from 50 countries, creating new barriers to tourism and business travel.
August 1, 2026
Allied Gold takeover collapses as Zijin pivots to US$295m strategic stake
Allied Gold’s C$5.5 billion Zijin takeover has collapsed, but a US$295 million investment could fund its next production surge.
July 29, 2026
Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party wins Ethiopia election as excluded regions test mandate
Abiy Ahmed has secured another Ethiopian majority, but excluded regions, Tigray tensions and economic pressure will test the strength of his mandate.
June 21, 2026
BRICS unity faces major test after New Delhi talks stall over Iran war language
BRICS wants Global South unity. The Iran war exposed rival interests inside the bloc and left India managing a fragile diplomatic split.
May 15, 2026
Allied Gold (TSX: AAUC; NYSE: AAUC) to be taken private in Zijin Gold’s C$5.5bn all-cash offer, marking one of Africa’s largest gold M&A deals
Zijin Gold is acquiring Allied Gold in a C$5.5B all-cash deal. Find out what this means for Africa’s gold industry and why the board backed the offer.
January 26, 2026
Inside Vodacom’s $2.1bn bet on Safaricom: Deeper control, bigger risks, and fintech ambition
Vodacom is consolidating control of Safaricom in a $2.1B deal with Kenya and Vodafone. Find out what this means for telecom, fintech, and regional strategy.
December 4, 2025
Ash cloud from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi eruption prompts Indian aviation regulator to cancel and reroute flights
Discover how ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano drifted thousands of kilometres into Indian airspace and disrupted flight operations.
November 25, 2025