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Africa is emerging as the epicenter of a global scramble for rare earth minerals, critical metals, and energy resources, as Western nations and China intensify their strategic investments across the continent in 2026. These minerals — including cobalt, lithium, and other rare

Life is gradually returning to Uvira, the lakeside city in eastern Congo, nearly a month after the withdrawal of the M23/AFC rebel coalition. Residents are cautiously resuming their daily routines while government authorities work to restore order and normalcy across the city.

Several African governments are intensifying discussions on alternative debt restructuring frameworks as pressure mounts from rising servicing costs and tightening global credit conditions. Finance ministers from countries in East and Southern Africa met this month to review options that go beyond traditional

Discussions within the BRICS bloc are gaining momentum this month as member states move forward with plans to strengthen alternative cross-border payment systems and reduce reliance on Western-dominated financial infrastructure. Finance ministers from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and newly admitted

Nearly two years into the conflict, the war in Ukraine continues to redraw global energy alliances, forcing governments to recalibrate supply chains, security commitments, and diplomatic partnerships. Western sanctions led by the United States and the European Union have significantly reduced direct

China is strengthening its footprint in Africa’s critical minerals sector, signing new agreements focused not only on extraction but increasingly on local processing and refining capacity across the continent. In recent weeks, state-backed firms from China have expanded negotiations with governments in

African governments are accelerating efforts to ensure that the continent’s vast mineral wealth translates into industrial growth and long-term economic transformation rather than continued dependence on raw exports. Across Southern and West Africa, policymakers are prioritizing beneficiation — the process of refining