US copper imports from DR Congo hit record 53,290 tonnes in July 2026
United States copper imports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached a record 53,290 tonnes in July 2026 as buyers sought cheaper supplies amid […]
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Hichilema leads Zambia presidential election count as 105 constituencies declared Results
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was leading the presidential election count on Sunday, with 105 of the country’s 226 constituencies declared by about 1500 GMT, according […]
Kenya Nears Strategic Critical Minerals Pact with United States, Says Ruto
Kenya is on the verge of finalising a landmark critical minerals agreement with the United States that will see the East African nation process its […]
President Felix Tshisekedi Orders Mining Revenue Audit Amid Losses from Record Exports
The President of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, has directed a comprehensive audit of mining export revenues and state assets, citing significant financial […]
US Firm Moves to Restart DRC Mines Under Strategic Minerals Deal
Virtus Minerals has announced plans to restart the cobalt and copper operations of Chemaf after securing regulatory approval, marking the first acquisition of active mines […]
South Africa Urged to Convert Energy Advantage into Industrial Powerhouse
Africa is strategically positioned at the heart of the global energy transition as the international order undergoes significant recalibration. Addressing delegates at the Africa Energy […]
Zambia Regulator Lifts Suspension on Mopani’s Mufulira Mine After Safety Upgrade
Underground operations at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira mine can resume immediately, Zambia’s mining regulator announced on Monday, 16th February, following the implementation of enhanced safety […]
African Delegations Gather in Washington for Critical Minerals Summit
On 4 February 2026, Washington welcomed around forty delegations from Africa and beyond for a Summit on critical minerals, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State […]
US Brokered “Washington Accord” Sees DRC and Rwanda Commit to Ceasefire and Mineral Access
On Thursday, December 4, Presidents Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Paul Kagame of Rwanda signed a “permanent ceasefire” agreement in […]
East Africa: EAC Trade Rises to $38.2 Billion in Q2 2025 as Exports Surge 40 Percent
The East African Community (EAC) registered a strong upswing in international merchandise trade in the second quarter of 2025, underscoring the bloc’s economic resilience and […]