Sub-Saharan Africa
Zambia Exploits U.S.-China Rivalry as Critical Minerals Race Heats Up
In the same week, Zambia signed a health-financing MOU with the U.S., which had originally sought greater control over Zambia’s copper mines, and simultaneously signed a deal with China that allows copper sales to be settled in renminbi.
List of African Nations in Third-Country Deportation Agreements with the US Continues to Grow
As the Trump administration continues to ramp up mass deportation efforts, more and more countries across Africa are agreeing to receive migrants expelled from the US. Deportation deals involve millions of dollars, lots of pressure, and little assurance.
A New Scramble: Critical Minerals and Competition in Sub-Saharan Africa
Precious minerals are abundant resources in Africa, driving nations to maximize revenue; with growing geopolitical polarization, this could signal a shift in ownership.
Pope Leo’s Ten-Day Tour of Africa
Pope Leo embarked on a tour of Africa on April 13, 2026, and was set to visit Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea.