In a recently disclosed military training exercise, Chinese fighter pilots revealed details about how a small flight of four J-16 jets engaged a larger force of six Egyptian combat aircraft over North African airspace. Chinese and Egyptian air forces participated in the Eagles of Civilization 2026 joint air exercise over North Africa. Four Chinese J-16…
Egypt, recognized as Africa’s second-largest economy, has established major new bilateral partnerships with Asian powerhouse South Korea to strengthen ties across multiple strategic industries. Egypt and South Korea signed multiple key agreements to strengthen cooperation across strategic industries. The agreements were signed in Cairo with the presence of both countries’ presidents, highlighting the partnership’s importance.…
Egypt has formally denounced Colombia’s decision to establish an embassy in occupied Jerusalem, warning that the move creates a major obstacle to regional stability. Egypt has condemned Colombia’s decision to open an embassy in occupied Jerusalem. Egyptian officials called the move a clear violation of international law and UN resolutions. They argue that relocating embassies…
Morocco’s OCP Group plans to take full ownership of EMAPHOS, strengthening its position in specialised phosphate products used beyond conventional fertilisers. Morocco’s OCP plans to acquire Budenheim’s and Prayon’s stakes in EMAPHOS. The transaction would give OCP full ownership of the purified phosphoric acid producer. EMAPHOS serves markets including specialised fertilisers, food, pharmaceuticals and battery-related…
Billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is facing a legal dispute with Assore over the management of Assmang, a mining company jointly owned by the two South African groups. African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is facing a legal dispute with Assore over the management and executive appointments in their jointly owned mining company, Assmang. Assore…
A South African consortium led by former Sibanye-Stillwater executive chairman Neal Froneman is pressing ahead with plans to bring Formula 1 racing back to Cape Town, targeting a 2031 debut despite Rwanda securing an agreement to host a Grand Prix. A South African group led by Neal Froneman is pushing to bring Formula 1 back…
France is preparing to become the largest shareholder in Eramet, the mining group behind Gabon’s vast Moanda manganese operation, through a proposed $558.5 million fundraising aimed at strengthening the company’s finances. France plans to become Eramet’s largest shareholder through the mining group’s proposed $558.5 million fundraising. The company operates major manganese assets in Gabon and…
Chad has invited Russian investors to explore opportunities in its digital sector following talks in Moscow on cooperation in cybersecurity, public-service digitisation and technology training. Chad has invited Russian investors to explore opportunities in its digital sector. Officials discussed public-service digitisation, cybersecurity and digital skills training. Russia also sought Chad’s support for its candidacies at…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed that Moroccan naval vessels entered Spanish sovereign waters off Ceuta without permission following a mass border crossing in late July. Moroccan naval vessels entered Spanish waters off Ceuta without permission after a mass migrant crossing in late July. More than 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish North…
