Critical minerals investment must avoid the mistakes of the past in African mining

AfricaSource Mar 18, 2024

The critical-minerals boom is here. Can Africa take advantage?

By Alexander Tripp

The critical minerals discussion on extraction, national security, and supply chains will move past Africa unless the moment is seized.
Africa Economy & Business
Critical minerals investment must avoid the mistakes of the past in African mining

AfricaSource Feb 22, 2024

What the Ethiopia-Somaliland deal means for Washington’s strategy in the Red Sea

By Maxwell Webb

Developments around the deal could bring simmering conflicts to a boil—or they could potentially advance peace and prosperity in the region.
Eritrea Ethiopia
Critical minerals investment must avoid the mistakes of the past in African mining

AfricaSource Feb 6, 2024

No more business as usual: The US needs a broader engagement strategy in West Africa

By Michael Shurkin

US influence in the Sahel has waned, and Washington needs to rethink its engagement there and in West Africa as a whole.
Africa Civil Society

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Critical minerals investment must avoid the mistakes of the past in African mining

African creatives Mar 13, 2024

Trailblazing Ivorian executive Laureen Kouassi-Olsson invests in Africa’s heritage fashion brands

Birimian Ventures Founder and Chief Executive Officer Laureen Kouassi-Olsson champions the transformation of African creativity into an economic force.

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Critical minerals investment must avoid the mistakes of the past in African mining

African creatives Dec 18, 2023

World-renowned Nigerien designer Alphadi spotlights African fashion on the global stage 

By Africa Center

Alphadi calls upon global investors to commit to financing for Africa’s creative sector, seeing fashion as a tool for development and opportunity for young people on the continent.

Critical minerals investment must avoid the mistakes of the past in African mining

African creatives Nov 6, 2023

Grammy award-winning musician Mohombi inspires youth in Democratic Republic of the Congo

By Africa Center

Singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Mohombi discusses his journey as a Congolese-Swedish artist and the importance of investing in African creative youth.

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AfricaSource

Aug 14, 2024

Critical minerals investment must avoid the mistakes of the past in African mining

By Rama Yade, Sibi Nyaoga

By getting mining investment right, the United States can set a new precedent for its collaboration with African countries in other areas, such as health, security, and technology.

Africa Energy Transitions

Fintech Frontlines

Aug 12, 2024

Tech regulation requires balancing security, privacy, and usability 

By Karen Sowon, Giulia Fanti, JP Schnapper-Casteras

Good policy intentions can lead to unintended consequences when usability, privacy, and security are not balanced—policymakers must think like product designers to avoid these challenges.

Digital Policy East Africa

New Atlanticist

Aug 1, 2024

France has sided with Morocco on the Western Sahara. How might Algeria respond?

By Sarah Zaaimi

France’s endorsement of a Moroccan autonomy plan follows similar positions expressed by the United States in 2020 and Israel in 2023, along with a growing list of Arab and African nations.

Africa France

New Atlanticist

Aug 1, 2024

Dispatch from the Paris Olympics: The African sports movement is about to take off, if leaders help fuel it

By Rama Yade

The surge in athletic talent is evidence that its people are committed to a new era for Africa.

Africa Civil Society

MENASource

Jul 29, 2024

The Mattei Plan is an opportunity for North Africa

By Karim Mezran

North Africa is particularly vulnerable, and the Mattei Plan can positively defuse regional tensions.

Africa Civil Society

New Atlanticist

Jul 24, 2024

The Biden administration has changed how the US engages with developing countries

By Joseph Lemoine

Under Biden, the White House has restored US backing for international organizations and helped launch new initiatives, such as the G7’s Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment.

Africa Americas

AfricaSource

Jul 22, 2024

Why the United States needs a robust strategy for space cooperation with Africa

By Temidayo Oniosun

If the United States does not collaborate more with Africa on space-related activities, it risks missing out on a growing market and hindering global scientific and technological advancements.

Africa Space

AfricaSource

Jul 16, 2024

It’s time to invest in the African creatives shaping global trends

By Tom Bonsundy-O'Bryan and Josefina Bonsundy-O’Bryan

African governments, their international partners, and investors can do more to ignite Africa’s creative industries.

Africa Economy & Business

AfricaSource

Jul 12, 2024

Integrating artisanal mining into the formal economy would benefit African miners and economies alike

By Sarah Way

Many artisanal and small-scale miners work informally and face harsh conditions. Here's how the international community can help.

Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo

New Atlanticist

Jul 8, 2024

Kenya’s fiscal troubles are largely homemade. Now the country is running out of options.

By Martin Mühleisen

Recent events have made it clear that Nairobi’s adjustment strategy needs to change, putting a possible debt operation on the table.

Africa Economy & Business
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