Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s top cocoa producer, is on track for a record-breaking harvest of over 1.45 million tons for the 2024–2025 season—an increase from…
Continue Reading....Trump’s Africa Policy Pullback Leaves Room for Growing Chinese Influence
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed approach to foreign policy is once again reshaping the balance of power in Africa. His recent actions—including cuts to…
Continue Reading....Oil Price Drop Pressures African Producers Amid Shifting Global Dynamics
Since mid-January 2025, global oil prices have been on a steady decline—hitting their lowest point since December 2021. This drop coincides with Donald Trump’s return…
Continue Reading....Trump’s Potential Tariffs on Copper Could Undermine Africa’s Thriving Copper Industry
Donald Trump’s push to investigate the U.S. reliance on foreign copper could signal a major shift in global copper trade—with Africa’s copper industry standing directly…
Continue Reading....African Union Voices Concern Over U.S. Tariffs, Calls for Economic Bridges
The African Union (AU) has expressed serious concern over the new tariffs imposed by the United States under President Donald Trump, which it claims “threaten…
Continue Reading....2030 FIFA World Cup: Potential Expansion to 64 Teams and the Impact on Hosts Morocco, Spain, and Portugal
The 2030 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, will be a historic event as it marks the centenary of…
Continue Reading....Morocco and Spain Strengthen Bilateral Relations Amid Regional and Global Challenges
On April 17, 2025, Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Foreign Minister, and José Manuel Albares Bueno, Spain’s Foreign Minister, met in Madrid to reaffirm their countries’ strong…
Continue Reading....Sonatrach Loses Top Spot as Spain’s Gas Supplier to U.S. Amid Changing Energy Landscape
In early 2025, a significant shift occurred in Spain’s gas supply sources. Sonatrach, the Algerian state-owned energy giant, was overtaken by the United States as…
Continue Reading....Mali’s Mining Industry: New Developments and Rising Tensions
Mali’s mining sector is undergoing significant changes, marked by both new opportunities and escalating tensions. The recent approval for Toubani Resources (formerly African Gold Group)…
Continue Reading....Israel’s Covert War in Africa: A Parallel Battle Against Hezbollah and Hamas
While Israel’s military focuses on the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza, a lesser-known, parallel war is unfolding across several African nations. In this covert…
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