EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war
The European Union (EU) has banned the purchase, import and transfer of gold from Sudan, saying the trade has become…
Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets
Mining giant De Beers is suspending production at South Africa's biggest diamond mine for two years, as changing consumer habits…
Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Sierra Leone's government has dropped its charges, including treason, against ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma, who was arrested in connection with…
How a former ‘street kid’ is key to South Africa’s police corruption inquiry
The name of controversial businessman Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala has haunted the proceedings of South Africa's major inquiry into alleged police…
Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run
The head of a bogus government agency set up in the Nigerian president's office has been arrested after weeks in…
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians’ bid to legalise cannabis
Kenya's High Court has dismissed a bid by a Rastafarian group seeking to legalise the use of cannabis for religious…