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Informal Consultation with Member States in Political Transition
Informal Consultation with Member States in Political Transition Amani Africa
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Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate
Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
#EkitiDecides2026: APC secures victory in PDP candidate’s stronghold
TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations
Three men killed following fire in west London
Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media
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Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate
Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
#EkitiDecides2026: APC secures victory in PDP candidate’s stronghold
TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations
Three men killed following fire in west London
Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media
Via accord.org.za
The Coalition Debacle in the City of Ekurhuleni and its Far-reaching Political and Governance Implications
The Coalition Debacle in the City of Ekurhuleni and its Far-reaching Political and Governance Implications accord.org.za
Via Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
When Football Is More Than Football
When Football Is More Than Football Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Via Mail & Guardian
South Africa’s economy to grow by 1.6% in 2026 from 1.4% last year
South Africa’s economy to grow by 1.6% in 2026 from 1.4% last year Mail & Guardian
Via Business Insider Africa
Tanzania’s shift from steady recovery to economic boom
Tanzania’s shift from steady recovery to economic boom Business Insider Africa
Via Business Insider Africa
Burkina Faso’s 25% equity push at projected mega-goldmine unfolds peacefully
Burkina Faso’s 25% equity push at projected mega-goldmine unfolds peacefully Business Insider Africa
Via Jacobin
The Right’s Civilizational New World Order
The Right’s Civilizational New World Order Jacobin
Via Modern Diplomacy
Is India Turning into a Silent Giant?
Is India Turning into a Silent Giant? Modern Diplomacy
Via Mining Weekly
Joburg’s gold revival outlook strengthened still further as resource estimate surges
Joburg’s gold revival outlook strengthened still further as resource estimate surges Mining Weekly
Via Business Insider Africa
South African gold miner becomes first major casualty of Ghana’s tighter resource control
South African gold miner becomes first major casualty of Ghana’s tighter resource control Business Insider Africa
Via Brookings
Africa’s new economic transformation: More than manufacturing
Africa’s new economic transformation: More than manufacturing Brookings
Via United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Africa Business Forum 2026 calls for bold investments to finance Africa’s future through jobs and innovation
Africa Business Forum 2026 calls for bold investments to finance Africa’s future through jobs and innovation United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Via The Conversation
China has turned the page on its aggressive ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy – except when it comes to Japan
China has turned the page on its aggressive ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy – except when it comes to Japan The Conversation
Via South African Government News Agency
IEC flags generative AI and hyper-local disinformation as risk ahead of local elections
IEC flags generative AI and hyper-local disinformation as risk ahead of local elections South African Government News Agency
Via Diplomacy and Law
What Is Diplomacy: Law, Practice, and International Order
What Is Diplomacy: Law, Practice, and International Order Diplomacy and Law
Via Democratic Alliance
South Africans should reject disinformation operations at the ballot box
South Africans should reject disinformation operations at the ballot box Democratic Alliance
Via africaprivateequitynews.com
African tech startup funding leaps by almost 50%
African tech startup funding leaps by almost 50% africaprivateequitynews.com
Via BBC
Afcon 2027: Finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda set for June-July slot
Afcon 2027: Finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda set for June-July slot BBC
Via The New York Times
AFCON 2027 to be staged in summer months, no change of host nations – CAF president
AFCON 2027 to be staged in summer months, no change of host nations – CAF president The New York Times
Via Techpoint Africa
10 types of startups dominating Africa’s tech scene
10 types of startups dominating Africa’s tech scene Techpoint Africa
Via Business Insider Africa
Adventure tourism fuels $1.5bn boost for South Africa's economy as local impact supports 91,000 jobs
Adventure tourism fuels $1.5bn boost for South Africa's economy as local impact supports 91,000 jobs Business Insider Africa
Via African Mining Online
Botswana and Ghana show how Africa’s mining agenda is moving inward
Botswana and Ghana show how Africa’s mining agenda is moving inward African Mining Online
Via Global Security Review
Diplomacy in Great Power Competition and the Limits of Economic Statecraft
Diplomacy in Great Power Competition and the Limits of Economic Statecraft Global Security Review
Via The Astana Times
ERG Africa and EGC Sign MoU to Formalise Responsible Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DRC
ERG Africa and EGC Sign MoU to Formalise Responsible Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DRC The Astana Times
Via Semafor
South Africa mining minister criticizes DRC over US minerals deal
South Africa mining minister criticizes DRC over US minerals deal Semafor
Via South African Government News Agency
SA untapped mineral potential still 'significant'
SA untapped mineral potential still 'significant' South African Government News Agency
Via Brookings
Japan’s thunderbolt election: Takaichi resets politics, economics, and diplomacy
Japan’s thunderbolt election: Takaichi resets politics, economics, and diplomacy Brookings
Via African Mining Online
Mining Indaba opens with call for African unity
Mining Indaba opens with call for African unity African Mining Online
Via The Conversation
South Africa’s biggest opposition party will head to municipal elections with new leaders: what does it all mean?
South Africa’s biggest opposition party will head to municipal elections with new leaders: what does it all mean? The Conversation
Via South African Government News Agency
Africa must unite amid global uncertainty - Mantashe
Africa must unite amid global uncertainty - Mantashe South African Government News Agency
Via Proactive financial news
ReElement to showcase critical minerals strategy at key African Mining Indaba 2026 conference
ReElement to showcase critical minerals strategy at key African Mining Indaba 2026 conference Proactive financial news
Via businessreport.co.za
China eyes expanded investment in SA, seeks greater support for Chinese firms
China eyes expanded investment in SA, seeks greater support for Chinese firms businessreport.co.za
Via Business Insider Africa
The US has adopted a new strategy against China in its battle for Africa’s critical minerals
The US has adopted a new strategy against China in its battle for Africa’s critical minerals Business Insider Africa
Via Egypt Oil & Gas
MoMPR Showcases Gold, Critical Mineral Opportunities to Investors at African Mining Indaba
MoMPR Showcases Gold, Critical Mineral Opportunities to Investors at African Mining Indaba Egypt Oil & Gas
Via Mail & Guardian
Global rush for critical minerals puts African countries at risk, Mantashe warns
Global rush for critical minerals puts African countries at risk, Mantashe warns Mail & Guardian
Via businessreport.co.za
Revised Mining Resources Development Bill expected in the first quarter
Revised Mining Resources Development Bill expected in the first quarter businessreport.co.za
Via Egypt Oil & Gas
Egypt Highlights Mining Reforms,Potential in Africa’s Indaba Conference
Egypt Highlights Mining Reforms,Potential in Africa’s Indaba Conference Egypt Oil & Gas
Via The Conversation
East Africa’s dismal football record doesn’t match its passion – what needs to happen
East Africa’s dismal football record doesn’t match its passion – what needs to happen The Conversation
Via Pumps Africa Magazine
Mining companies are stepping in to protect Africa’s most precious resource | Pumps Africa Directory
Mining companies are stepping in to protect Africa’s most precious resource | Pumps Africa Directory Pumps Africa Magazine
Via Al Jazeera
Trump’s America First doctrine is remaking global diplomacy
Trump’s America First doctrine is remaking global diplomacy Al Jazeera
Via Business Insider Africa
As global powers race for Africa’s minerals, more nations are clamping down on raw mineral exports
As global powers race for Africa’s minerals, more nations are clamping down on raw mineral exports Business Insider Africa
Via SAIIA
Five Things We’ll Be Watching At the 2026 Mining Indaba
Five Things We’ll Be Watching At the 2026 Mining Indaba SAIIA
Via Center for International Policy
Sports Diplomacy Under Pressure in a Fractured Democratic Landscape
Sports Diplomacy Under Pressure in a Fractured Democratic Landscape Center for International Policy
Via The London School of Economics and Political Science
The New Economic Diplomacy
The New Economic Diplomacy The London School of Economics and Political Science
Via South African Government News Agency
Illegal mining bleeds billions from economy, says Mantashe
Illegal mining bleeds billions from economy, says Mantashe South African Government News Agency
Via thediplomatinspain.com
Analysis | Spain and the Militarization of Foreign Policy: When Diplomacy Takes a Back Seat
Analysis | Spain and the Militarization of Foreign Policy: When Diplomacy Takes a Back Seat thediplomatinspain.com
Via Africa Defense Forum
Chinese Miners ‘Eroding’ Nigeria’s Resources
Chinese Miners ‘Eroding’ Nigeria’s Resources Africa Defense Forum
Via ICTworks
Apply Now: $5,000 Seed Grants for African Startup Technology Entrepreneurs
Apply Now: $5,000 Seed Grants for African Startup Technology Entrepreneurs ICTworks
Via Universiteit Leiden
MIRD Gala & Reconnect 2026: Inspiring diplomacy in a changing world
MIRD Gala & Reconnect 2026: Inspiring diplomacy in a changing world Universiteit Leiden
Via Africa24 TV
African Mining Week Returns to Cape Town, 14–16 October 2026
African Mining Week Returns to Cape Town, 14–16 October 2026 Africa24 TV