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‘Economic incentives are limited’: What does Russia really offer Africa?
African nations weigh political incentives as Moscow offers limited economic benefits compared with China and the West.
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Russia is selling Africa dependence disguised as partnership
As African leaders gather in Moscow, Russia is securing resources and protecting rulers at the expense of their people.
Zimbabwe’s platinum boom: Where is the wealth?
The metal is generating billions, but mining communities say basic services have failed to keep pace.
![Zimplats operates one of Zimbabwe’s largest platinum mining operations in the country’s mineral-rich Great Dyke region [ Enos Denhere/Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Zimplats-1791100399.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu ends brief hunger strike
Lissu, who faces treason charge carrying a possible death sentence, refused food after being denied access to lawyers.
Death toll from attack by gunmen in northeastern Nigeria rises to 62
Bandits targeted Binnari village in Taraba state, setting fire to homes, shops, food supplies and motorcycles.
Sudan’s war steals children’s future with school closures and displacement
The conflict in Sudan has left millions of children without education, as they work to help their families.
Ebola cases in DR Congo surpass 10,000 in fastest-growing outbreak
Nearly half of the people confirmed to have the virus have died in DRC’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record.
US, EU and 30 countries warn of famine risk in Sudan, call for aid
Countries also urge Sudan’s warring parties to ‘lift all impediments on humanitarian assistance’.
Sixty Christians killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region
Church officials say more than 20 people have been injured, while 20 homes have burned down as religious tensions flare.
From: NewsFeed
People missing after massive drilling platform sinks off Gabon
Five people are missing after a massive offshore drilling platform sank into the sea off Gabon’s southern coast.
Published On 27 Oct 2026
Africa food security under threat due to Iran war, trade officials warn
The war on Iran is driving up fuel and fertiliser costs across Africa, threatening food security, trade officials say.
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