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The United States’ ambitions to de-risk its critical minerals from China’s supply chains may be complicated by Chinese control of cobalt and other resources from Africa, most notably the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a new study finds. The study, recently released by the London-based minerals research and pricing firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, found that […]
Morocco’s port agency ANP has launched a tender for a study to transform the Atlantic Port of Tan Tan into a green hydrogen export hub. The port is part of a Moroccan green hydrogen offer that was unveiled last March, dedicating 300,000 hectares to green hydrogen projects. So far, the agency in charge of filtering […]
The Prix Goncourt, France’s most prestigious literary prize, went this year to French-Algerian writer, Kamal Daoud, for his novel “Houris,” set during Algeria’s civil war in the 1990s. The novel has stirred the anger of the military regime in Algiers, whose leaders have had a role in the civil war that opposed the government to […]
The upcoming high-stakes presidential election in the United States will be consequential to every region of the world, not least Africa, as its result will determine the nature of future interactions between this leading global power and African countries, according to experts and observers. While Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald […]
Chad’s interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby warned his country mulls withdrawing from a joint task force made up of troops of countries bordering Lake Chad, on the back of a surge in Jihadist attacks. Following a visit to the region of Lake Chad, where 40 Chadian soldiers were killed, Deby suspected Boko Haram militants and […]
M23 rebels have entered the town of Kamandi Gîte near the border with Uganda, in yet a new set back for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Forced displacement were observed in the wake of the town’s fall to the hands of the rebels, according to local media. The DRC has accused Rwanda of backing […]
The thirteenth session of the Mauritania-Senegal Joint Cooperation Commission, held in Nouakchott, reviews existing agreements and explores new areas for mutually beneficial collaboration. This year’s session prioritized sectors crucial to economic and social development, including fisheries, energy, transport, higher education, livestock, trade, and digital technology. The discussions aim to produce recommendations that will shape future […]
The Pan-African Parliament has reinforced its commitment to maintaining strong relations with Russia, emphasizing a neutral stance on international conflicts while promoting continental interests. The legislative body, established in 2004 as part of the African Union, serves as a platform for African peoples’ participation in regional development and integration. Parliamentary leadership has highlighted the absence […]
The discourse surrounding Britain’s colonial legacy has taken a new turn as senior British officials address growing calls for reparations from former colonies. The discussion has gained prominence following recent Commonwealth leadership meetings where member nations advocated for meaningful dialogue on historical justice. During a diplomatic visit to Nigeria, Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy, himself […]
Mauritius has withdrawn its controversial decision to restrict social media access during its upcoming general election following widespread public opposition. The proposed ban, which would have affected major platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, sparked significant controversy across multiple sectors of society. The initial restriction was implemented in the island nation in response to […]