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Rubaya Coltan Mine Battle Over US Military Aid Deal

Ifunanya / February 24, 2026

A fierce battle is underway in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for control of the Rubaya coltan mine, a site […]

Ifunanya / February 23, 2026

A 20-year-old man charged in connection with the Phillipi East massacre, which resulted in nine fatalities, is scheduled for his

Ifunanya / February 22, 2026

A new competition for Africa’s critical minerals is reshaping global energy and technology supply chains, driven by demand for lithium,

Ifunanya / February 19, 2026

A suspected carbon monoxide leak at a lead and zinc mine in Nigeria’s Plateau state resulted in the deaths of

Ifunanya / February 19, 2026

Deadly Explosion Rocks Plateau Mining Site, Minister Orders Shutdown A mining explosion in Nigeria’s Plateau State has resulted in multiple

Ifunanya / February 13, 2026

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is prepared to deploy troops to support police operations against gang violence and

Ifunanya / February 10, 2026

Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Phumzile Mgcina has reaffirmed the government’s position that South Africa’s mining sector is

Ifunanya / February 9, 2026

A minerals-for-security agreement between the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a constitutional challenge in

Ifunanya / February 5, 2026

The resignation of Bronwyn Barnes as CEO of Ivanhoe Atlantic has cast significant doubt on the future of a major

Ifunanya / February 3, 2026

Goma, eastern Congo – Family members and survivors gathered in mourning Monday for the victims of last week’s catastrophic collapse

Ifunanya / February 2, 2026

Heavy rains triggered fatal landslides at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) earlier this week,

Ifunanya / January 2, 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwanda of killing over 1,500 civilians in the eastern region since early December,