Zambia mines: Vedanta Resources has approached trading houses | Bloomberg

Zambia mines: Vedanta Resources has approached trading houses as it seeks to raise capital to revive the Konkola copper mining and smelting complex in Zambia. https://bloom.bg/4dl4cEC

Family dynasty: Togo President Faure Gnassingbé is set to secure power for life if his party retains a majority in elections this week, cementing a West African dynasty as the region tilts away from democracy. https://bloom.bg/3wbzEUY

El Niño floods: More than 100 people have been killed in mudslides and floods in Kenya as heavy rainfall caused by El Niño weather conditions hit the East African nation. https://bloom.bg/3JCdAFU

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