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Ghana soldiers kill at least 7 people described as illegal gold miners

Jan. 20, 2025 08:09 AM EST

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Soldiers killed at least seven people at a gold mine in southern Ghana, the West African country's military said. Ghana’s armed forces said Sunday in a statement on X that around 60 “illegal miners” carrying locally manufactured rifles and other weapons...

Southern Africa elections brought big changes in 2024

Dec. 24, 2024 01:36 AM EST

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — In Southern Africa, where democracy remains relatively stable, elections held in 2024 saw long-governing liberation parties struggling to survive. Across Africa, power struggles involving military governments, coup attempts and armed conflict are common, but...