Inquiry ordered into Iran’s involvement in navy exercises
South Africa’s defence minister has ordered an inquiry into Iran’s participation in recent naval exercises, apparently disobeying the instructions of...
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Cook Islands courted by U.S and China over seabed minerals
The Cook Islands are being courted by Washington and Beijing as both seek access to untapped seabed minerals, causing local...
China, Saudi Arabia pledge closer ties on diplomacy
A meeting between the foreign ministers of China and Saudi Arabia has resulted in the nations agreeing to have closer...
Andrew Hammond: Macron seeks reset in China ties
French President Emmanuel Macron recently travelled to China for what was technically a bilateral state visit. However, he has higher...
Congo asserts control over cobalt with new export conditions
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) introduced new export conditions for its key cobalt reserves that require companies to pay...
Algeria and China deepen economic and diplomatic ties
A major conference was held in Algiers by the Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Dong Guangli, according to state-friendly Algerie360 on...
Chinese premier visits Zambia, amid Western interest
In a landmark trip to Zambia, a Chinese premier has visited the country for first time in 28 years, with...
Morocco: China’s Boway Alloy to invest $150m in new Nador plant
Chinese manufacturing company Boway Alloy plans to invest $150 million (1.5 billion Moroccan dirhams) to set up a new production...
US reduces tariffs on China after South Korea meeting
After Trump met with Chinese president Xi Jinping on October 29th, the US president declared a reduction of the controversial...
US to resume nuclear testing to match Russia and China
On October 29th, US President Trump announced on social media his instruction to the Department of War to resume nuclear...
Lorenzo Maria Pacini: China’s rare earth war reshapes world order
When you become the world’s largest economic power, you have to be prepared for a battle. China is ready to...
Japan elects first female prime minister
Sanae Takaichi, a self-described admirer of Margaret Thatcher, has become Japan’s first female prime minister after securing a strong parliamentary...
Algerian energy company inks oil and gas deal with Saudi firm
The Algerian energy company Sonatrach confirmed on October 13th that it had inked a deal worth roughly $5.4 billion with...
Rare earth tensions ignite U.S-China trade clash
China sought to reassert control of the trade narrative on October 13, calling on the U.S to reverse its latest...
Algeria: Chinese companies seek further oil and gas investment
On the 29th of September, Algerian government-friendly outlet AL24 news reported that Algerian Minister of State for Hydrocarbons and Mines,...
