DR Congo
Rwanda and DR Congo reach draft peace agreement
Restoring peace to the mineral-rich east of DR Congo could unlock billions of dollars in Western investment.
Hilton, Marriott announce large-scale Africa hotel expansion drives
Hilton executive describes Africa as "brimming with potential" as its hospitality sector undergoes a major revival.
CITIES IN PERIL: Cities confront the rising tide of climate change
Fast and chaotic urban population growth combined with climate challenges on multiple fronts are putting cities at risk around the world.
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China shifts from global banker to leading debt collector
Once the primary provider of capital across much of the world, Beijing now finds itself at the receiving end of record repayments, particularly from some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable nations.
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HALLIGAN: Power struggle in OPEC+ is pulling oil prices down
The oil market has entered choppy waters once again. Crude prices fell by a dramatic 18% in April y/y – the sharpest monthly drop since November 2021 – partly due to a global slowdown, but more due to a power struggle within OPEC+.
The state of global fertility – Statista
South Korea, together with Hong Kong, Macau and Puerto Rico, is one of only a few places in the world with a fertility rate below 1, data by the World Bank shows, Statista reports.
Armenia courts African countries to supply diamond industry
Armenia is seeking partnerships with African producers of rough diamonds to ensure a stable supply for its diamond processing industry and diversify away from sanctions-hit Russian suppliers.
Minerals for security: can the US break China’s grip on the DRC?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is offering the United States significant mining rights in exchange for military support.