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17 Sep

Cuba and Zimbabwe Forge Ahead to Bolster Health Relations

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In a recent high-level meeting, Cuba and Zimbabwe announced their intention to enhance and broaden health relations. The meeting, involving Cuban Health Minister José Ángel Portal and Zimbabwean Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, discussed prospects of expanding medical collaboration in Zimbabwe. They also discussed furthering the training of human resources, and fostering the transfer of biopharmaceutical technology between the two nations. A History of Medical Cooperation The medical cooperation between Cuba and Zimbabwe is not a new phenomenon; it dates back to 1977. At present, 17 Cuban health collaborators are serving in Zimbabwe, 11 of whom are physicians. Zimbabwe has benefited from…

09 Sep

Tantalex and Glencore: A Strategic Lithium Collaboration

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Securing Glencore’s Backing for Lithium Project Tantalex Resources Corp., a leader in the exploration and development of Lithium, Tantalum, and other minerals in Africa, has recently garnered significant support from Glencore for its lithium project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This collaboration is projected to be crucial in moving the project forward, considering Glencore’s vast global resources and extensive expertise in the mining sector. Glencore’s Global Impact in Lithium Mining Glencore is one of the most significant globally diversified natural resource companies, being a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. The company’s operations also include around…

04 Sep

General Nguema is interim president of Gabon

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General Nguema is interim president of Gabon - A profound shift in Gabon's political landscape has taken place as General Brice Nguema, the leader of Gabon's military junta, was officially inaugurated as the interim president by the country's constitutional court. The event was broadcast live to the nation, marking a significant turning point in Gabonese politics. The Fall of Long-standing Power Nguema's rise to power followed a recent military coup that led to the removal of President Ali Bongo Ondimba, bringing an end to the Bongo family's decades-long rule. Ali Bongo continued the legacy of his late father, Omar Bongo,…

30 Aug

Gabon Army Seizes Power after Election

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Gabon Army Seizes Power after Election - A dramatic twist has unfolded in Gabon as army officers took control of national television to declare a coup, announcing the annulment of the recent presidential election results. The election, which saw President Ali Bongo declared the winner, was mired in controversy with the opposition alleging fraud. The move chiefly marks a potential end to the Bongo family's 53-year rule over Gabon, a nation that holds significance as a major African oil producer and boasts vast forested regions. The military intervention arrived with a firm statement that the election results were voided, and…

24 Aug

Tanzania Strengthens Ties with Ghana: Opens New Consulate

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Tanzania Strengthens Ties with Ghana: Opens New Consulate - The United Republic of Tanzania has announced the inauguration of a new consulate in Ghana, a move that signifies the commitment to enhancing bilateral relations between the two African nations. The Exequatur of the President of the Republic of Ghana was granted to Tanzania through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, paving the way for the establishment of the consulate in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. Pan-African Collaboration This development is to further amplify the longstanding history of trade, investment, and Pan-African collaboration that Ghana and…

20 Aug

ECOWAS’s swift use of force declaration in Niger criticized

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ECOWAS's swift use of force declaration in Niger criticized - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has come under scrutiny for its swift declaration of intent to use force to restore constitutional order in Niger, without fully exploring diplomatic dialogue options. International Relations Expert and Associate Professor at the University of Ghana's School of Law, Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, voiced his criticism of ECOWAS's approach. Regional bloc ECOWAS, a regional bloc consisting of 15 member states, had initially issued a one-week ultimatum for Niger's military government to restore power to the democratically elected government, a deadline that expired on August…