China supply chains will complicate energy transition

Washington and allied governments see China’s dominance of renewable energy supply chains as a security risk

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China will play increasing economic role in Argentina

Argentina has joined China's Belt and Road Initiative, which it hopes will unlock USD24bn in infrastructure financing

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Manganese sulfate, although a vital electric car component, remains in the shadow of more prominent materials

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An economic slump and price rises have increased hunger, and the Taliban cannot or will not secure external funding

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The first draft of a new constitution has been completed, with a final version due by July 4

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Insecurity is on the rise again in Karamoja region, amid a mining rush and aggressive military interventions

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The government has succeeded in taking over a prized gold mine but is selling a negotiated deal as an amicable outcome

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Congress has passed a bill to nationalise lithium, fostering uncertainty in the mining sector and the broader economy

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President Joe Biden will use the 1950 Defense Production Act to boost domestic production of critical minerals

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Congo's entry into the East African Community constitutes a significant expansion for the regional bloc

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