US makes 3 strategic moves across Africa’s mineral belt as Washington chases critical minerals worth billions

The moves include a new mineral investment framework with Nigeria, a planned copper and cobalt refinery in the DRC, Africa’s mineral powerhouse, and a power infrastructure project along the strategic Lobito Corridor linking the continent’s copper and cobalt heartland to global markets
From historical solidarity to strategic trade: The India–South Africa opportunity – The Economic Times

From historical solidarity to strategic trade: The India–South Africa opportunity ET Spotlight
WATCH | Africa’s strategic importance in the global economy is growing. Can it seize the opportunity?

For decades, Africa’s economic story has been framed around promise — promise of growth, promise of investment, promise of untapped potential. But that narrative is beginning to change
Africa Prudential Outlines Five Strategic Priorities to Drive Growth |

The management of Africa Prudential Plc has charted five strategic priorities to drive the company’s growth through the second half of 2026
From market access to strategic openness: The new China–Africa business relationship – Institute of Development Studies

China’s zero-tariff offer to 53 African countries looks, at first sight, like a trade story. It is more than that. It marks a wider shift in China-Africa business relations: from market access to strategic openness. Tariff-free access opens an important door, but it does not by itself create exports, build industries or shift ba rgaining power.