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Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during the Russia-Africa economic and humanitarian forum at the Gostiny Dvor conference centre in central Moscow, Russia, October 28, 2026. Igor Ivanko/Pool via REUTERS
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Trucks ferry excavated gold, copper and zinc ore from the main mining pit at the Bisha Mining Share Company, northwest of Eritrea's capital Asmara, February 17, 2016. Eritrea expects to have four mines in operation by 2018 producing gold, copper, zinc and potash as one of Africa's poorest nations looks to build an industry that can kick-start its economy, a top mining official told Reuters. To match Interview ERITREA-MINING/ REUTERS
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Can Africa seize its moment in the race for critical minerals?
11/09/2026
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A man looks on as he walks next to a Huawei store in the Wangfujing street in Beijing, China, July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo/File Photo
Business
Trump administration to lend US$100 million to Africell, countering Huawei in Africa
11/09/2026
China has expanded its zero-tariff treatment to 63 countries, implementing regulatory measures and green channels to boost bilateral trade, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing, GAC head Sun Meijun outlined China's targeted regulatory measures to facilitate the implementation of the zero-tariff policy. "We have advanced the effective implementation of policies for voluntary and unilateral openi
Business
China's zero-tariff measures cover 63 countries - official
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Congo Ebola outbreak could be worst ever, says Africa CDC
17/06/2026
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini Thulisile Dladla, arrives at a press conference upon returning from Eswatini, at Taoyuan International Airport, in Taoyuan, Taiwan, May 5, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Taiwan won't give in to pressure, president says of Africa trip China denounced
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U.S. signs health agreements with African nations, warns against nonperformance
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U.S. signals possible S. Africa exclusion as tensions rise
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USTR Greer says he's open to 'different treatment' of South Africa under trade initiative
10/12/2025
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S. Africa says it’s ready to sit out Summit under Trump
04/12/2025
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South Africa will take a 'break' from G20 under Trump, presidency says
04/12/2025
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Ramaphosa dismisses Trump’s threat to bar South Africa from 2026 G20 summit
01/12/2025
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Trump says South Africa won't get 2026 G20 invite, South Africa calls it punitive
27/11/2025
M'sia urged to boost Africa ties amid U.S.-China rivalry
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AWANI International
M'sia urged to boost Africa ties amid U.S.-China rivalry
25/11/2025
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Malaysia urged to boost ties with Africa amid U.S.-China tensions
25/11/2025

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