Africa’s Critical Minerals Gain Strategic Attention as Global Competition Intensifies
Recent reporting in international media has renewed attention on the strategic significance of rare earth elements ...
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Sub-Saharan economies record notable gains in global connectedness
Several Sub-Saharan African economies are among the world’s fastest improving in global connectedness, reflecting gradual shifts ...
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Namibia’s mining sector eyes gains from global uranium demand
As global demand for critical minerals accelerates in response to the energy transition, Namibia’s mining sector ...
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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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Apple Faces Legal Challenge Over Alleged Use of Conflict Minerals in African Supply Chains
Arecent lawsuit lodged in the United States against Apple has reignited scrutiny over the global tech ...
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OP-ED | Unleashing Africa’s Invisible Rock: Why Women Farmers Hold the Key to Food Security
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, women have long been the bedrock of families and communities - female warriors ...
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