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DRC’s critical minerals at heart of U.S.-China tug-of-war amid fragile peace

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the latest battleground in a deepening strategic rivalry between the United States and China over control of critical minerals, as a new US-brokered peace deal with Rwanda raises both hope and concern. Signed in June 2025, the agreement aims to end decades of conflict between the DRC […]

Palestine: PNC meeting in shambles

Barely a week before the Palestinian National Council (PNC) holds its first meeting in almost 20 years, doubts started to emerge regarding its holding as scheduled, some officials having claimed that it has been postponed while others have denied the claims. Hamas Chief Khaled Meshaal said the meeting should be postponed until there is “a […]

Automotive: Stellantis enhances its Presence in Morocco with acquisition of Sopriam

Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automakers, has announced a two-phase acquisition of Sopriam, a subsidiary of the Al Mada group. The initial phase involves immediate majority control, followed by the full acquisition of 100% of shares by early 2025. Stellantis will now directly handle the import and distribution of its Peugeot, Citroën, and DS […]