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Zambia’s $3.5 billion illicit financial flows crisis deepens as multinationals come under scrutiny

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Zambia lost an estimated $3.5 billion to illicit financial flows in 2024, with multinational businesses, illegal mining and trade mispricing among the key concerns.

Madagascar Central Bank Rolls Out Gold Collection Points For Artisanal Miners

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Madagascar's central bank is opening gold collection points in major mining districts to formalise artisanal mining, strengthen gold reserves and reduce smuggling.

France hardens its Mayotte security crackdown as Comoros tensions deepen

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France is expanding its Mayotte security crackdown with drones, radar and interceptor vessels as migration pressures and tensions with Comoros deepen.

Brian Mundubile Zambia Opposition Leader In Custody Over Alleged Treason

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Brian Mundubile has been taken into police custody as authorities investigate alleged treason following Zambia's disputed presidential election. The case has intensified political tensions and drawn concern from rights groups.

Zolani Tete Murder: Four Suspects in Custody as Police Chase More Arrests

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Four suspects remain in custody over the Zolani Tete murder as Eastern Cape police pursue more arrests in the killing of the former world champion.
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Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

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Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

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The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.

Senegal Doctors Strike Begins As Diphtheria Outbreak Grows

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A three-day Senegal doctors strike has begun nationwide, restricting public hospitals to emergency services only. The walkout comes as a diphtheria outbreak spreads across Senegal, with more than 100 confirmed cases and 11 deaths reported across 12 regions.

Kubwa Gas Explosion: Car Rams Into Station, 9 Shops And Police Post Razed

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The Kubwa gas explosion destroyed nine shops and a police traffic post after a car crashed into a gas station near Liberty Junction in Abuja. The driver and a child survived as emergency responders battled the blaze.
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