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DRC eyes Ukraine-style minerals-for-security deal with U.S. to counter rebels, China’s influence

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United States are engaged in preliminary talks over a potential minerals-for-security agreement, which could reshape global supply chains for critical minerals. It comes as U.S. president Donald Trump recently vowed to take “historic action” to “dramatically expand production of critical minerals and rare earths.” Under the proposed […]

Central African Bloc removes sanctions on Gabon

The Economic Community of Central African States lifted sanctions on Gabon and decided to re-integrate the country to the bloc, after six months of membership suspension after the coup. The decision was confirmed by Burundi’s foreign minister following a bloc’s meeting in Equatorial Guinea. The country’s military authorities promised to restore democratic governance in the […]

UN : Morocco Warns International Community’s Inaction Means More Conflicts, Greater Fanaticism

Morocco has warned the international community that it should support developing countries and help them achieve progress, security and stability, otherwise its inaction would entail more conflicts and greater fanaticism, violence and terrorism, plagues that are all kindled by the feelings of injustice and exclusion. “The world stands at a crossroads today. Either the international […]