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The Trump administration is looking to pour more money into African mining projects as Washington battles to break Beijing's grip on critical minerals.

DFC will put up to $155 million into WIOCC—its largest-ever equity stake—as CEO Ben Black ties the Africa infrastructure push to winning the AI race for America.

Africa’s shift to renewables and electric mobility is increasingly powered by Chinese equipment, with South Africa importing the majority of its solar, battery, and wind gear and North Africa driving a surge in Chinese electric scooters and mopeds. The continent shows a clear divide: consumer-focused North Africa leads in fully built EV imports, while East and West Africa emphasize commercial use, local assembly, and battery-swapping networks to support ride-hailing and delivery services.

Africa is pursuing new, coordinated financing architectures to accelerate its food systems and CAADP implementation while leveraging public, private, and concessional funding to attract private investment. Separately, carbon credit financing is expanding access to clean cooking across the continent, lowering upfront costs and supported by billions in commitments and dozens of policies to scale adoption for nearly 1 billion people lacking clean cooking options.

LatestVatican reports Africa surpasses Europe in CatholicsAfrica has overtaken Europe as the world’s second-largest Catholic population, with about 288.3 million Catholics compared with Europe’s 287.2 million, according to Vatican statistics. The global Catholic population reached 1.422 billion, while priest numbers rose slightly worldwide, driven in part by growth in Africa.Oct 19, 2026

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