The new rush for lithium — sometimes referred to as ‘white gold’ — in Africa risks fueling corruption and harming local communities and the environment, according to a latest study by UK-based nonprofit Global Witness that investigated three emerging lithium mines in Zimbabwe, Namibia and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The study has found that […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a record 20 media rights partnerships across over 30 European territories for the AFCON Morocco 2025, ensuring unprecedented visibility and accessibility and bringing the tournament to millions of football fans across Europe. This record number of broadcast partnerships across Europe reflects the growing global appeal and commercial […]
China’s top diplomat has embarked on his traditional New Year tour of Africa that will take him to Namibia, the Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria, aiming to further advance Beijing’s already sizable influence across the resource-rich continent amid dwindling Western influence. The week-long tour by China’s foreign minister Wang Yi marks 35 consecutive years […]
