By The African Exponent The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the undisputed global leader in cobalt production, supplying an estimated 75-80% of the world’s supply. Its output, a mix of large-scale industrial mines and vast artisanal mining, is so substantial that it dwarfs all other African nations combined. Beneath the DRC, a second tier

By Anadolu Agency At least four people were killed and eight injured when a gunman opened fire at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc Township in the US state of Michigan on Sunday morning, police said. Additional bodies were found in the church, bringing the death toll to four, Grand Blanc Police Chief William Renye

By Kenyans President William Ruto has denied Kenya’s involvement following the United States government’s decision to deport illegal immigrants to certain African countries. Speaking during an interview on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Ruto clarified that Kenya had not yet received a request from the US to accept deported illegal immigrants.

Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko By Reuters Botswana President Duma Boko said on Friday his country will establish a citizenship-by-investment program, as the southern African country looks to diversify its economy away from its largest export, diamonds. Botswana’s budget has been constrained this year due to a prolonged downturn in the global diamond market. It

By Anadolu Agency The death toll in the Philippines’ Tropical Storm Bualoi climbed to 19 as over 2 million people have been affected across different regions, officials said on Saturday. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), so far 19 people died and 18 were injured in tropical cyclones, locally known

U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, attend signature ceremony with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar at the White House, Sept. 25, 2025 in Washington, D.C. By Daily Sabah Turkey and the United States have taken a major step to expand

By Reuters Kenya’s President William Ruto said on Wednesday his country expects to sign a trade, opens new tab deal with the United States by year-end and that he will be pushing Washington to extend its duty-free agreement with Africa for at least five years. Ruto will be meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco

By Reuters Uganda’s Electoral Commission on Tuesday cleared octogenarian President Yoweri Museveni to seek reelection in polls due to be held early next year, which could extend his rule in the East African nation to nearly half a century. A former rebel, Museveni has been credited with stabilising Uganda, promoting economic growth, and combating HIV/AIDS.

By Anadolu Agency The price of gold rose by 0.7% on Monday, hitting a historic high of $3,719.95 as of 0630GMT as markets expect more rate cuts from the Fed. The price of gold hovered between $2,536.91-$3,719.95 during the last year. It gained 40.7% over the last 12 months. Read: Botswana signs $12B investment deal

A drone photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows a view of the Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. As of August 2025, the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has expanded its reach to 577 ports in 127 countries and regions, handling over 1,316 product categories. Photographer Zhang Ailin By