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Fortuna drills 8.6 g/t gold over 13.6 meters at Southern Arc prospect, Diamba Sud Project, Senegal
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to provide an update on its exploration programs at the Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal. Diamba Sud Gold Project exploration...

Niger blames Western powers for destabilization campaign
(MENAFN) Niger’s interim president, Abdourahamane Tchiani, has accused Western nations, with a focus on France, of fueling terrorist violence in Niger to force a “new model of governance” against the wishes of the Nigerien people. In an interview...

Fortuna Completes Divestiture of Yaramoko Mine and Provides Updated 2025 Production and Cost Guidance
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) (“Fortuna” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the sale of its interest in Roxgold Sanu SA (“Roxgold...

Ukraine trains terror troops in Africa
(MENAFN) Ukraine is allegedly training jihadist fighters and supplying weapons to terrorist organizations in Africa’s Sahel region, according to a senior Russian Foreign Ministry official. Tatyana Dovgalenko, deputy director of the ministry’s...

US army command possibly to leave Africa
(MENAFN) The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) is reviewing its military footprint across the continent as African nations increasingly reconsider their defense relationships with Western powers and explore alternative partnerships. AFRICOM...

Russia extends diplomatic presence in Africa
(MENAFN) Russia is preparing to bolster its diplomatic presence in Africa with the opening of a new Consulate General in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The decision, formalized in a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin...

BRVM, Africa50 Finalize Deal to Drive West Africa's Infrastructure Growth
(MENAFN) A new agreement was finalized on Tuesday between the Bourse Regionale des Valeurs Mobilieres (BRVM) and investment platform Africa50 to enhance infrastructure financing across West Africa. This collaboration will harness capital markets...

Russian news agency shows iconic Soviet war movie in Mauritius
(MENAFN) RT, in collaboration with Mosfilm studios, held a special screening of the iconic Soviet film The Cranes Are Flying in Port Louis, Mauritius, as part of its international “Common Victory” initiative. The event commemorates the 80th...

Orezone Gold Reports Fatality at Stage I Hard Rock Plant Construction Site
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE, OTCQX: ORZCF) (“Orezone”) regrets to report a fatality at the Stage I hard rock plant construction site at its Bomboré Gold Mine which occurred on...

Lavrov states Russia reliable associate to Africa in enhancing sovereignty
(MENAFN) Russia continues to serve as a dependable partner for African nations in their pursuit of sovereignty and resistance to modern forms of colonialism, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Speaking at an Africa Day...

Endeavour Reports Strong Q1-2025 Results
NEWS RELEASE – LSE & TSX: EDV All amounts in US$ ENDEAVOUR REPORTS STRONG Q1-2025 RESULTS FY-2025 guidance on track • Adjusted EBITDA of $613m • Record Free Cash Flow of $409m OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Strong quarterly production of...

Endeavour announces pricing of US$500.0 million 5-year senior notes
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Endeavour Announces Offer to Purchase for Cash any and all Senior Notes Due 2026
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Endeavour Announces Offering of $500 million Senior Notes due 2030
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Orezone Provides Notice of Q1-2025 Results and Conference Call
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE, OTCQX: ORZCF) (“Orezone”) will announce its 2025 first quarter results on May 14, 2025, before market open, followed by a conference call and audio...

Members stress importance of boosting LDCs’ participation in agricultural supply chains
LDCs' participation in agricultural supply chains The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) outlined its current work in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea and Senegal aimed at improving LDCs' agricultural export...

Premier state Senegal to boot all foreign troops
(MENAFN) Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced that all foreign military forces must leave the country by the end of July. Currently, French troops are the only foreign military personnel stationed in Senegal, operating under a...

Niger confiscates gear from French uranium miner
(MENAFN) Niger’s security forces have raided the offices of French state-owned mining company Orano’s subsidiaries, seizing various equipment, including mobile phones, according to Reuters. The raid took place on Monday, May 5, at the company’s...

Russia vows defense backing to African nations
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reaffirmed Moscow's commitment to assisting the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in strengthening its defense capabilities. During talks with foreign ministers from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso in...

African chief pardons soldiers 10 years after attempting coup
(MENAFN) Burkina Faso’s interim president, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has granted amnesty to 21 soldiers who were convicted nearly a decade ago for their involvement in a failed coup attempt. The official decree, published by local media on Monday,...