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Ghanaian journalist Godwin Asediba has won the 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award, marking the award’s 10th anniversary. The prestigious recognition will give him three months of mentorship and hands-on experience with BBC News in London, celebrating his impactful investigative reporting and commitment to amplifying African voices.
AfricaOne News - Article by Hassan Ssenyonga
African elephant populations under severe threat of extinction
A deadly landslide in Lomera, eastern DR Congo, has trapped dozens of artisanal gold miners, with six rescued and many still missing. The disaster highlights the dangers of unregulated mining in the rebel-controlled area, where thousands flocked after a 2024 gold discovery. Lacking safety infrastructure and under M23 rebel control, the region also faces health crises like cholera. Despite a recent ceasefire, the tragedy underscores urgent need for mining reform, humanitarian aid, and stronger regulation to prevent further loss of life.
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday proposed an economic zone connecting the Indian Ocean to Africa as part of the country's efforts to strengthen its influence in Africa amid a decreasing U.S. presence and growing Chinese influence.
By Hassan Ssenyonga - AfricaOne News
