Congo to cut cobalt exports for four months
THE Democratic Republic of Congo will suspend cobalt exports for four months to rein in oversupply of the battery metal on the international market, said Bloomberg News. Congo produces about…
Kenyan Tea Exports Threatened by Diplomatic Rift with Sudan
Kenya’s tea industry faces potential setbacks following a diplomatic dispute with Sudan. The Sudanese government recalled its ambassador after Kenya hosted a political meeting for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, which
Congo offers US, Europe minerals in exchange for peace
More than three-quarters of the world’s cobalt comes from Congo. (Image courtesy of The Impact Facility.) In a bold diplomatic move, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi has…
Morocco Emerges as Key North African Market for Turkish Exports
Morocco’s imports from Turkiye reached $225.3 million in January 2025, showing a robust growth. This increase cements the country’s position as Turkiye’s second-largest North African market, according to recent data
Critical minerals investment must avoid the mistakes of the past in African mining
According to the US Department of Energy, there are fifty minerals that are “critical”—in that they not only serve an essential function in the technologies of the future but are
Pumpkin export boom: ‘We always knew SA had potential’
Pumpkin export boom: ‘We always knew SA had potential’ When it comes to fresh produce, South Africa’s most famous exports to Europe and elsewhere are arguably its citrus, table grapes
Ethiopian Bondholders Dispute IMF’s Debt Relief Assessment Amid Export Surge
Investors holding Ethiopia’s defaulted $1 billion bond have contested the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) evaluation of the country’s debt relief needs. They argue that the IMF has underestimated the positive
Government suspends Aveo Pharma operations over opioid drug scandal; firm was exporting banned drugs to West Africa
Pills (Image Credits: Pixabay) Days after reports emerged about the export of unapproved combination drugs containing Tapentadol and Carisoprodol by Indian pharmaceutical manufacturer Aveo Pharmaceuticals to certain West African countries,…
Ericsson, Comsol push private 5G at African Mining Indaba
Majda Lahlou Kassi, vice president and Head of Ericsson West and Southern Africa. Ericsson and Comsol, two businesses in the continent mining’s sector, showcased their private 5G solution at the