Ganfeng Lithium to Soon Operationalize Goulamina Mine in Mali
The Goulamina Lithium mine in Mali is expected to become operational in August 2024. Once it achieves cruising speed, it
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China Minmetals Finalizes Acquisition of Botswana Khoemacau Copper Mine for $2B
MMG (HKSE: 1208), a subsidiary of mining giant China MinMetals Group, hosted a ceremony to mark the closing of the
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EU Africa RISE Holds Validation Workshop on Strategic Corridors in SADC
From 17 to 18 April 2024, the European Union Africa RISE (Reform for Investment and Sustainable Economies) program held a
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World Bank Initiates Bold Reforms to Boost Electrification of Africa
During the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group, a forum on ‘Energizing Africa’ was held on 17 April 2024.
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France Reinforces Partnership With Rwanda with Agreement Worth €400M
On 6 April 2024, Rwanda and France concluded a Partnership Agreement covering several areas with a total worth estimated at
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Yellen Express Concerns About ‘Predatory Practices’ During Visit to China
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is on a six-day official visit in China as from 5 April 2024. First of
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China Pursues ‘High-Quality Development’ and ‘New Productive Forces’ to Uplift Economy
In the face of an unfavorable global environment, China initially came up with its ‘Dual Circulation Policy’ which aims to
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US Reiterates Commitment to Africa with Blinken’s Tour
BLINKEN’S AFRICAN TOUR 2024 From 21 to 26 January 2024, US State Secretary Blinken travelled to Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire,
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Security and Economy Top Priorities During 2nd Mandate of Tshisekedi
On 20 January 2023, Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in as the next President of the DR Congo for a second
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Germany Pumps €1B into Northvolt’s Innovative Sodium-Ion Batteries
The European Commission (EC) has approved a financial envelope of nearly EUR 1 billion by the German government in support
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