A court in Mali has directed that three metric tonnes of gold, valued at roughly $400 million, be handed back to Canada’s Barrick Mining. The […]
Category: Shine Africa
South Africa in Talks With Russia Over Return of Men Drawn Into Ukraine War
South African officials are holding discussions with Russia to secure the safe return of 17 South African men who were drawn into fighting in Ukraine. […]
Benin Detains over 30 People, Mostly Soldiers, After Failed Coup Plot
Authorities in Benin have sent about 30 people, most of them soldiers to jail following their alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt earlier this […]
France Jails Ex-DRC Rebel Leader Roger Lumbala for Crimes Against Humanity
A court in France has handed former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala a 30-year prison sentence after convicting him of complicity in crimes against humanity […]
Vuvuzelas banned from 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Vuvuzelas have been banned from the Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco from December 21 to January 18, 2026. Football fans […]
Rwanda’s gross domestic product reached 5,525 billion Rwf
Rwanda’s GDP reached 5,525 billion Rwf in the third quarter of 2025, showing an increase of 11.8% compared to the same period last year. The […]
Botswana Investigates Claims Youths Were Tricked Into Fighting in Ukraine War
Botswana authorities have launched an investigation after reports emerged that two young men were allegedly recruited to fight in Ukraine, amid growing concerns that Africans […]
Sudan Communities Struggle to Survive as Persistent Flooding Transforms Life in South Sudan
Across the remote Akuak islands, families rely almost entirely on fishing to survive, spending long hours each day strengthening and repairing the fragile land beneath […]
Ousmane Sembène: The Cultural Pioneer Who Redefined African Storytelling
Ousmane Sembène was an African who made a lasting difference in culture and storytelling. He was from Senegal, a West African country, and is widely […]
CONGO: Fear and Ruins Mark Road to Uvira as M23 Rebels Tighten Grip in Eastern Congo
Scars of conflict now stretch along the highway leading into Uvira, where fresh fighting has erupted between M23 rebels and the Congolese army in the […]