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Japan inks critical mineral deals with five African countries to mitigate reliance on China

Japan has secured deals with five African countries in a move aimed at mitigating Tokyo’s reliance on China for critical minerals, which comes as strategic competition between Western allies and China for access to key raw materials used in high-tech industry heats up. Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, accompanied by Ichiro Takahara, […]

Guinea Football Federation Belies “Walkout” Claims against Morocco in AFCON 1976

Guinea’s Football Federation has smacked fake-news makers alleging Moroccan players left the pitch during their 1976 Africa Cup of Nations final match. The Federation has also denounced the baseless rumours claiming it challenges Morocco’s 1976 AFCON win. These false rumours were circulated on social media networks and reproduced by anti-Moroccan news platforms after CAF Appeal […]

Türkiye, Egypt launch first joint naval exercise in 13 years

Türkiye and Egypt began a joint naval exercise on Monday, 22 September 2025, their first in over a decade, signaling a significant thaw in relations between the two countries. The five-day drill, codenamed *Bahr El Sadaka* (“Friendship Sea”), runs until 26 September in the Eastern Mediterranean, with Türkiye contributing frigates, submarines, fast attack craft, and […]