Geopolitics

African geopolitics: trade agreements, regional security, international partnerships, diplomatic developments, and geopolitical shifts affecting African business and investment.

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4 African Nations Lead Global Mining Investment Race

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Africaspoint Editorial

South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Morocco have topped The Africa Report's ranking of the continent's 25 most attractive mining destinations…

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Sudan Eyes 2,000 Tonnes to Reshape Gold Trade

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Africaspoint Editorial

Sudan is targeting 2,000 tonnes of verified gold reserves while pivoting exports from Dubai to Saudi Arabia, challenging decades of…

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Zambia Rejects $1 Billion US Health Deal Over Secret Mining Demands

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Africaspoint Editorial

Zambia has pushed back on a $1 billion US health funding agreement over a hidden clause tying the aid to…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses return of South Africans from Ukraine war
AfricaGeopolitics

Ramaphosa Thanks Putin as 17 South Africans Return

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Africaspoint Editorial

President Ramaphosa has thanked Vladimir Putin for helping secure the return of 17 South Africans allegedly deceived into fighting in…

Lagos rail reaches for its airport

Nigeria's Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced plans at the Invest Lagos 3.0 forum on June…

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TikTok’s AI purges 4m Nigerian videos

TikTok removed more than 4 million videos in Nigeria in Q4 2025, with 99.9% proactively…

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Kenya Airways pursues $2bn turnaround investor

Kenya's government is seeking a strategic investor willing to commit $1.2-2 billion to Kenya Airways…

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Eskom creates Green arm for renewable future

Eskom launched Eskom Green on June 10, a new separate renewable energy platform targeting mining…

Qatar Bets $103 Billion on Six African Nations

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AlgeriaEnergy

Algeria and Niger restore ties, clearing the way for the $13 billion trans-Saharan gas pipeline to break ground

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