Sahara: Germany reaffirms clear backing to Morocco’s Autonomy Plan

The government of Germany has reaffirmed its strong backing to the autonomy plan offered by Morocco for a lasting resolution of the Sahara regional conflict. The German supportive stand comes in a joint statement released following the meeting held Thursday in Rabat between Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita and German peer Annalena Baerbock, who is […]

China’s Ganfeng seeks full control of Lithium mine in Mali

China’s Ganfeng Lithium Group Co. plans to acquire 40% of the Goulamina lithium project in Mali from Australia’s Leo Lithium Ltd, to take full control of the precious mine. Lithium together with Cobalt and other critical minerals for energy transition are at the heart of fierce competition in Africa between Chinese and Western companies. A […]

Africa closely watches US midterm results, as Somali-Americans make history in the vote

With control of the United States Congress still undecided a day after the midterm elections, African leaders and political analysts are closely watching for signs of what impact the outcome could have on the continent. African analysts say their biggest concern is how this contentious poll could affect US standing around the world — especially […]