From Oil Shock to Fertilizer Crisis: Three Forces Wrecking Africa Economy in 2026
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Zambia Demands U.S. Health Deal Be Decoupled From Critical Minerals Access
Zambia’s government has drawn a firm line in negotiations with the United States, insisting that any health cooperation agreement must be treated independently from Washington’s demands for access to Zambian copper and cobalt—key minerals used in electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy infrastructure. Speaking at a press conference in Lusaka on Monday, Zambia’s Minister of
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AI and Manufacturing Are Key to Africa’s Industrial Transformation, Milken Institute Finds
A new report from the Milken Institute identifies artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing as the twin engines that could propel Africa’s long-deferred industrial revolution, provided the continent’s governments and private sector move decisively to harness them. The report, released Monday, argues that Africa stands at a pivotal juncture. With a combined population projected to reach
Somalia’s Pirates Are Back: Why Maritime Threat Is Resurging in the Indian Ocean
After years of relative quiet, Somali piracy has returned to the headlines with a vengeance. A surge in hijackings and armed boarding incidents in the Indian Ocean has prompted shipping companies, navies, and international regulators to sound the alarm—raising the question: why is piracy rising off Somalia again? The numbers tell a stark story. The
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Senegal Political Crisis: President Faye Warns PM Sonko’s Party Risks National Collapse
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has issued a stark warning that the ruling party led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko risks tearing the nation apart, fueling fears of a full-blown political crisis in one of West Africa’s most stable democracies. In a nationally televised address on Monday, Faye accused Sonko’s party of pursuing a “soloist”
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At Least 130 Nigerians Seek Repatriation From South Africa After Xenophobic Attacks
At least 130 Nigerian nationals have applied for voluntary repatriation to Nigeria following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in South Africa, the Nigerian government confirmed on Monday. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs announced that the government is coordinating emergency repatriation flights in response to the escalating violence, which has seen mobs attack
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