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South Africa criticized for ‘horrific’ mining crackdown

The Associated Press on MSN · 22h

Why did 87 miners die trapped underground in South Africa as police tried to force their surrender?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing calls to order a national inquiry into a police operation that was meant to combat illegal mining but ended up leaving 87 miners to die underground as authorities attempted to force them to surrender during a monthslong standoff.

CNN on MSN · 2d

South Africa criticized for ‘horrific’ mining crackdown after 78 bodies pulled from underground

The clampdown on illegal mining cut off food and water to hundreds of miners underground. At least 78 bodies were pulled from a mining shaft this week, and more are believed to remain underground.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Rescuers seek last bodies in South Africa mine where 78 died in police siege

By Siyabonga Sishi and Nellie PeytonSTILFONTEIN, South Africa (Reuters) - South African rescuers were making final efforts on Thursday to ascertain whether anyone was left in an illegal gold mine deep underground where at least 78 people died during a police siege,

Rise of illegal gold mining in Africa

The rise of illegal gold mining in Africa

In South Africa, a months-long standoff between police and illegal gold miners has resulted in over 100 deaths. This surge in illegal gold mining has highlighted the growing dangers of the industry. Zinhle Essamuah traveled to West Africa to explore the forces driving the dark side of the gold rush.

Barron's · 18h

The Perils Of S. Africa's Illegal Mining Sector

The derelict Stilfontein shaft, which became a hell hole for hundreds of trapped miners, is just one of 6,000 that have been abandoned by South Africa's gold extraction companies.

Mass Arrests in West Africa Illegal Mining Operation

A sweeping Interpol-led operation targeting illegal mining in West Africa has led to the arrest of 200 people and the seizure of substances worth $100,000.

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Investment in Africa: Free trade area agreement powers continent's energy future

Juliya Arbisman, Niyati Ahuja and Hyuna Yong of Reed Smith LLP discuss the recently implemented Agreement on African ...

5hon MSN

How Nigeria's women put West Africa on cricketing map and at Under-19 World Cup

With performance, participation and people, cricket in Nigeria hopes to shape people, and their mindset and value system ...

2dOpinion

Why the Rich World Is Going to Need AI and Africa

Fewer births are remaking the world we live in, and the west isn’t in the mood to examine the alternatives. John Authers is a ...

11h

Leonardo, BF partner up with Italy govt for agricultural projects in Africa

Italian aerospace company Leonardo and agro-industrial group BF signed a deal with the government on Friday to provide ...

6hon MSN

Africa’s Defining Moments: A Look Back At 2024 And Predictions For 2025

As we enter 2025, we reflect on a watershed year for Africa. Across culture, technology, leadership, and innovation.

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Carmakers Ask ArcelorMittal to Delay South Africa Closures

Carmakers in South Africa are imploring the local unit of ArcelorMittal SA and the country’s trade minister to work together ...

11hon MSN

New Texas Children's, Baylor program will combat sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa

Dr. Joseph Lubega calls sickle cell disease “probably the saddest story of a health problem that you could imagine.” He and ...

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South Africa’s Prisoners Achieve 96.2% Matric Pass Rate, SA Jokes They Had Enough Time to Get 100

South Africa's prisoners achieved a 96.2% matric pass rate, a 3% increase from last year, but South Africans think they had ...

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