The country has finally been cleared to export diamonds to international markets despite human rights and corruption concerns that have dogged the mining industry. Read more »

The Legal and Human Rights Center has called on the government to halt uranium mining until proper legislation is in place, citing unknown effects as reason for caution. Read more »

Tullow Oil has discovered more oil in northern Kenya during its multi-well drilling campaign. Multiple finds have fueled the country’s hopes to become a petroleum producer and ... Read more »

In response to growing complaints from members of the public, who have accused mining investors of harassment and murder, the government has vowed to take swift action. Read more »

AllAfrica's publishing partners contribute a unique array of opinion and analysis on the fallout which may result from the takeover of the eastern Congolese city of Goma by rebels ... Read more »

Several fish species in Lake Victoria will become extinct if measures are not taken to correct environmental damage of the lake, researchers say. Read more »

A key mediator in the Lonmin labour unrest says that police and security officials are to blame for the Marikana tragedy, the Commission of Inquiry heard. Read more »

The capture of Goma by the M23 rebel group presents difficulties for businesses as the rebels strengthen their financial resources, including the control of mineral trade, writes ... Read more »

Poor education, lack of services, HIV/Aids, and abuse from employers still prevails in the North West town of Mazista, despite almost 100 years of existence, writes Greg Nicolson ... Read more »

One million flamingos are expected to breed at Lake Natron, which has been at the center of a battle between enviromentalists and industrialists who would see the lake mined for ... Read more »