Africa
Northern Governors Demand Transparent Probe After 37 Die in NSCDC Custody
The Northern States Governors' Forum called for a full, transparent probe after 37 suspects died while held by NSCDC in Niger State.
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Tinubu Orders Probe, Promises Prosecution After 37 Detainees Die in NSCDC Custody
President Tinubu ordered a full, transparent probe and possible prosecutions after 37 suspected illegal miners died while held by the NSCDC in Minna.
Niger State Postpones Election Campaigning After 37 Suspected Miners Die in Custody
Governor Bago declared three days of mourning after 37 detainees died; authorities cite possible diphtheria while relatives and an intelligence
Illegal Mining Expands Despite US Push to Open Venezuela’s Mines
Despite US visits, reforms and raids, illegal mining in Venezuela has expanded this year, including into protected areas, observers say.
Army Hands 18 Suspected Illegal Miners to NSCDC Mining Marshals After Izom Raid
Eighteen suspected illegal miners arrested in Izom, Gurara LGA have been transferred by the Nigerian Army to NSCDC Mining Marshals in Sauka, Abuja
South Africa Toughens Stance on Illegal Mining
South Africa's government proposes new laws to crack down on illegal mining, introducing a specific offence to tackle the problem.