US Agency Plans to Expand Equity Investments Across Africa, With Critical Minerals in Focus

The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) plans to increase its direct equity investments in Africa, particularly in critical minerals and strategic infrastructure, as Washington intensifies efforts to strengthen supply chains and reduce dependence on China. According to a Reuters report published on October 9, 2026, Vibhuti Jain, the DFC’s Regional Managing Director for […]

Trump Hosts African Leaders at White House to Boost Trade and Security Ties

Trump Hosts African Leaders at White House to Boost Trade and Security Ties

Trump hosted leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White House for talks and a working lunch, with discussions expected to centre on business opportunities, according to a White House official. for a multilateral working lunch focused on strengthening trade, investment, and security cooperation between the United States and the African continent. The […]