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Economic analyses

Burkina Faso strengthens its economic sovereignty: The state's stake in the "Kiaka" gold mine has been increased to 401 TP3T.

Amnia Hassan writes that Burkina Faso is moving towards a new phase of strengthening its economic sovereignty by increasing state control over its natural resources…

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Uganda's gold rush ends with a large-scale security intervention; more than 10,000 miners evacuated.

In a decisive move to regulate unregulated mining activities, Uganda's Mineral Protection Police have halted illegal mining operations, as reported by Amna Hassan.

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Business Africa

Zimbabwe leads the African gold race: A production boom is redrawing the continent's mining map.

Amnia Hassan writes that Zimbabwe is witnessing a strong revival in its gold sector during 2026, a remarkable transformation that reinforces its position as one of the leading...

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Economic analyses

Under control... How is Burkina Faso redrawing the map of mineral wealth away from foreign companies?

Amina Hassan writes: Burkina Faso is rapidly moving towards exerting greater control over the gold sector, one of the most important economic sectors in…

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Business Africa

The continent's gold is shining again... Africa's reserves jump to $530 billion

Written by Omnia Hassan: Total central bank reserves in Africa jumped to $530 billion in 2025, an increase of $50 billion…

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Business Africa

Uganda's central bank begins buying gold locally to diversify its foreign reserves.

The Central Bank of Uganda has begun purchasing gold from local producers as part of a new strategy to diversify its reserves. The Bank of Uganda confirmed its first such transaction…

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Mauritania: A huge gold reserve is looking for an investor

Written by: Ayman Ragab. Gold is a major mineral product extracted in Mauritania, but despite the existence of reserves…

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Business Africa

Sovereignty is gone: African central banks redraw their reserve map

Central banks in Africa are moving to increase their gold reserves as part of a vision to diversify assets and enhance financial stability. This comes…

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