The BBC has gained rare access to a mine in eastern DRC, to speak to workers there about conditions. The mine contains 15% of the world’s coltan deposits - an ore essential in manufacturing many electronics, including smartphones. The US could now be investing in these mines.
1. DR Congo is not poor.
Congo is one of the richest countries on Earth in terms of natural resources.
It holds an estimated 24 trillion dollars worth of minerals.
Yet, the people remain among the poorest in the world.
Over the past year, 115 people have been killed in Kenya’s protests, according to the national rights commission.
Monday’s Saba Saba demonstrations were the deadliest so far, with 31 lives lost in a single day, including 12-year-old Njoki, who was struck by a stray bullet.
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Among the Akan people of West Africa, golden barred spectacles were
worn by chiefs, not for vision, but as sacred symbol of authority. These
solid gold frames made eye contact forbidden, elevating the chief's status
as divine and untouchable.
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Today, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who, 62 years ago, declared Kenya’s readiness for self-governance. Their courage, unity, and sacrifice laid the foundation for the freedoms we enjoy today and continue to admire in the Kenyan spirit.
But as we honor their legacy,…
Pakistan’s Propaganda Files Exposed!
While India executed precision strikes under #OperationSindoor, Pakistan launched a parallel war — one of lies and false narratives.
As #IndiaFightsPropaganda, the disinformation campaign of Pakistan aimed at discrediting India’s legitimate…
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Huge crowds gather in Chandigarh when the administration called for volunteers to aid in the assistance.
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On the night of 8–9 May 2025, Pakistan carried out large-scale violations of Indian airspace, attempting to target military infrastructure with 300–400 drones across 36 locations from Leh to Sir Creek. Indian forces neutralized many using kinetic and non-kinetic means. An armed…
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