US–China Race for Africa’s Minerals Heats Up in Namibia and Niger
The US–China race for Africa’s minerals intensifies as Washington pursues offtake deals in Namibia and uranium-rich Niger becomes a geopolitical...
July 15, 2026Section
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Qatar Opens Its Piggy Bank for DRC’s Copper-Cobalt Belt
Qatar commits roughly $21 billion to the DRC and takes a $500 million stake in Ivanhoe Mines, signalling a new...
July 15, 2026
How Resource-for-Security Deals Are Reshaping Power in Africa
From the DRC to the Sahel, resource-for-security deals exchanging critical minerals for military protection are redrawing alliances. The US, Russia...
July 15, 2026
Egypt’s Parliament Formalises Powers of Military-Linked Future of Egypt Authority
Egypt’s parliament approved a law on 14 July 2026 granting the Future of Egypt Authority vast powers over food imports,...
July 15, 2026
Kenya’s Rail and Port Debt Talks Reshape East African Infrastructure Finance
Kenya restructures $3.5bn Chinese railway loans into yuan while courting UAE capital for ports and rail, signalling a multi-polar infrastructure...
July 15, 2026
Nigeria Pushes Yuan and BRICS Currencies to Ease Dollar Pressure
Nigeria renewed a $2B yuan swap line and joined BRICS to settle trade in yuan and BRICS currencies, saving importers...
July 15, 2026 DRC Tightens Grip on Cobalt and Copper Exports Amid Great-Power Rivalry
The DRC replaced its cobalt export ban with strict quotas of 96,600 tons annually from 2026, aiming to force China...
July 15, 2026
South Africa’s Coalition Fears Rattle Markets and Investors
South Africa coalition fears erase 1.7% from the rand and hit bonds after ANC’s 39.7% vote share forces talks with...
July 15, 2026
The Day Asia’s Floor Gave Way: How a Continental Crisis Reaches Latin America’s Shores
A Strait of Hormuz closure, India-Pakistan airstrikes and nuclear threats from North Korea are not just Asia's crisis. They signal...
July 15, 2026