Trump’s Peace Deals and Business Gains Drive Nobel Prize Nomination
Donald Trump has been officially nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, put forward by a U.S. congressman and the...
June 28, 2025Section
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Rwanda and Congo Sign US-Brokered Peace Deal, Eye Mineral Wealth and Stability
The Democratic Republic of Congo DRC and Rwanda signed a US-brokered peace agreement in Washington on June 27, 2025.
June 28, 2025
Copper Holds Firm as Surplus Grows and Technicals Signal Cautious Momentum
Copper prices edged higher in the past 24 hours, with official market data showing the benchmark contract at $4.88
June 24, 2025
Africa’s Arms Race: Military Spending Surges as Peace Efforts Falter
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reports African military spending reached $52.1 billion in 2024
June 20, 2025
Heineken Closes Breweries in Congo After Armed Groups Take Over
Heineken, one of the world’s largest beer companies, has shut down its breweries in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
June 20, 2025
Copper Market Faces Surplus Pressures as Technical Signals Point to Uncertainty
Copper prices fell to $4.75 per pound on June 20, 2025, down 1.10% from the previous day, according to official...
June 20, 2025
G7 Unveils Plan to Secure Critical Minerals and Reduce Dependence on China
The Group of Seven (G7) countries have announced a new plan to protect their access to critical minerals, essential for...
June 18, 2025
Copper Market Balances Surplus Fears Against Firm Technical Support
Copper prices closed higher on June 16, 2025, with official market data showing the front-month COMEX contract settling
June 17, 2025
Flour, Fertilizer, and Ambition: Invictus Challenges Giants in Africa’s Food Market
Official company filings and recent acquisitions reveal Invictus Investment, a Dubai-based agro-food firm with Sudanese roots
June 11, 2025