Tanzania plunges into post-election chaos as President John Magufuli vows to work with rivals
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Tanzania plunges into post-election chaos as President John Magufuli vows to work with rivals

ByBrian Kithinji

After a contested election victory that leading opposition candidate described as a travesty and the United States said was marred by widespread irregularities, Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli has vowed to bury the hatchet and work with his rivals for the good of the country. The once peaceful country that is among a handful in…

Mali’s transitional government to review all mining contracts
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Mali’s transitional government to review all mining contracts

ByBrian Kithinji

Mali’s interim President Bah N’daw has announced that the government will review mining conventions signed with companies by previous administrations. The directive follows recommendations that were issued from the country’s auditor general citing corruption and undervaluing of the country’s interests in the contracts. While Mali is one of Africa’s largest gold producers, it remains one…