Canadian Mining Giant Barrick Halts Operations in Mali After Government Seizes Gold Stocks Worth $245 Million

By Tasha Chongo In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold has suspended its operations in Mali after the government seized gold stocks worth approximately $245 million. The seizure, carried out in early January 2025, came as a result of the Malian government accusing Barrick of tax violations and failure to meet…

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Nigeria Joins BRICS as a Partner Country: A Significant Shift in Global Geopolitics

By Tasha Chongo On January 17, 2025, Nigeria officially joined the BRICS group as a partner country, marking a significant moment in the country’s foreign policy and economic trajectory. This decision is not only a triumph for Africa’s largest economy but also a signal of a broader shift in global geopolitics, as emerging economies increasingly…

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