Rwanda Mineral Exports Rise as Trade Deficit Narrows
Rwanda’s mineral exports recorded significant growth in 2025, with official figures indicating that shipments of tin, ...
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China Unfazed in US Led Minerals Push as Africa Weighs Its Stakes
The geopolitics of critical minerals has re emerged as a defining feature of twenty first century ...
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Zimbabwe Lithium Exports Up 11 Percent as Harare Pushes Local Processing
Zimbabwe’s exports of lithium bearing spodumene concentrate increased by 11 percent in 2025. However overall export ...
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Africa’s economic growth set to outpace Asia for the first time, IMF forecasts
Africa’s economic growth is forecast to outpace that of Asia in 2026 according to recent projections ...
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Silver Reaches $100 for the First Time as Global Forces Reshape Market Dynamics
Silver briefly surpassed $100 per ounce in January 2026, a historic first in global markets. The ...
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From Lagos to Nairobi: How a Livestream Tour Is Challenging Stereotypes About Africa
In early 2026, American content creator and livestreamer IShowSpeed launched what became one of the most ...
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African Leaders Head to Davos to Advance a Unified Vision for Growth
African leaders and senior officials are convening in Davos, Switzerland, for the 56th Annual Meeting of ...
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United States Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Nations
The United States government has announced the suspension of immigrant visa processing for applicants from seventy-five ...
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United States to Fast-Track Visa Applications for African Football Fans Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
The United States government has announced plans to accelerate visa processing for football fans from Ghana ...
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WHO Urges Higher Taxes as Sugary Drinks and Alcohol Remain Too Affordable
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised fresh concerns that insufficient taxation on sugary drinks and ...
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