Africa: The Global Rush for Resources Intensifies
Claver Gatete, UNECA’s Executive Secretary, declares that global demand for Africa’s cobalt, lithium, graphite
May 31, 2025Section
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa – Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda – is the continent’s fastest-integrating bloc, a hub for tech, logistics, ports and a rising consumer class along the Indian Ocean trade routes. The Rio Times tracks the region’s growth, currencies, infrastructure megaprojects, and the contest among China, the Gulf and the West for influence. This hub gathers our daily Eastern Africa coverage through a business and investment lens.
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Brazil and Angola Cement Economic Ties with $1.5B Trade Surge and Strategic Deals
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Angolan President João Lourenço solidified economic collaboration. Analysis from The Rio Times.
May 25, 2025
Africa’s Growing Debt Challenge Prompts Shift to Asian Financing as China Scales Back
Africa's external debt, exceeding $1.1 trillion, creates significant challenges for governments facing high repayment costs and restricted access to...
May 23, 2025
Djibouti’s Leader Slams UAE’s $110B African Push as Cover for Military Ambitions
Djibouti's veteran leader delivered a scathing assessment of UAE policies during an exclusive interview published Friday.
May 23, 2025
Uncovering Ethiopia’s Sacred Texts: A New Lens on Christian Faith
A remarkable manuscript Ethiopia’s Ge’ez Bible reshapes Christianity’s narrative captivating scholars with its depth. Analysis from The Rio Times.
May 23, 2025
U.S. Sanctions Sudan Over Chemical Weapons Use in Civil War
The US State Department announced Thursday that America will impose sanctions on Sudan after determining the government. Analysis from The...
May 23, 2025
Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier in the Indian Ocean: Why Britain’s Diego Garcia Deal Matters
Britain has handed over the crown jewels of its Indian Ocean empire. In a dramatic ceremony on Thursday, Prime Minister...
May 22, 2025
Sudan Army Claims Complete Control of Capital After Two-Year War
Sudan's military announced Tuesday it expelled rival paramilitaries from Khartoum state. The declaration marks the army's biggest victory since civil...
May 22, 2025
Beyond the Headlines: The New Economic Powerhouses of Africa
In 2025, Africa is redefining its destiny. According to the African Development Bank, the continent’s real GDP is expected to...
May 21, 2025