Backed by Gates and Bezos, KoBold Scoops Up AVZ’s Stake in Manono Lithium Mine in DRC
On 7 May 2025, US firm KoBold Metals announced that it has struck a framework agreement with AVZ Minerals to
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African Ministers Call for Larger Share of Cake at OECD Mineral Forum 2025
The OECD organized the Responsible Minerals Supply Chains Forum in Paris from 5 to 7 May 2025. The event took
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Bayobab Turns On Fiber Optic Linking Uganda to the World
On 6 May 2025, Bayobab announced that it has completed the fiber optic link from Mombasa seaport in Kenya to
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India and UK Clinch ‘Historic’ Free Trade Agreement
On 6 May 2025, India and UK reached a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after several stops and gos during the
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CPPCC Takes Up Frontline Role to Bolster China-Africa Ties
From 8 to 17 April, Chinese People Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Vice-Chair HU Chunhua led a delegation to West Africa
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Nigeria Becomes 19th African Country to Join Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
On 5 May 2025, the Federal Executive Council of Nigeria ratified the full membership of Nigeria the Asia Infrastructure Investment
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CAETE 2025 to Spur Agribusiness Modernization in Africa
The 4th edition of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo 2025 (#CAETE2025) is scheduled to take place in Changsha from
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Dangote to Invest in Sugar Cane in Ghana
On 4 May 2025, Alike Dangote, Chair and CEO of Dangote Group, announced that his company will invest in building
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India Extends $200M Credit Line to Angola During Lourenco’s State Visit
Angolan President Joao Lourenco was on a state visit to India from 1 to 4 May 2025. During a joint
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Ivory Coast Turns On 112-MW Gribo-Popoli Hydropower Plant
On 2 may 2025, Ivory Coast inspected the Gribo-Popoli Hydropower Plant (HPP) on the Sassandra River, not far from the
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