David Lewis

2 weeks ago | timeslive.co.za | David Lewis |Jessica Donati |Daphne Psaledakis

13 June 2025 - 10:45 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. The US is keen to counter both Chinese and Russian influence on Africa, particularly over minerals and trade. File photo. The US state department's top official for Africa, Troy Fitrell, will retire in mid-July, a department spokesperson said on Thursday, adding the Africa bureau's No 2, Jonathan Pratt, will step into the role.

2 weeks ago | marketscreener.com | David Lewis |Jessica Donati |Daphne Psaledakis

Published on 06/12/2025 at 11:01, updated on 06/12/2025 at 12:50(Reuters) -The U.S. State Department's top official for Africa, Troy Fitrell, will retire in mid-July, a State Department spokesperson said on Thursday, adding the Africa bureau's number two, Jonathan Pratt, will step into the role.

2 weeks ago | timeslive.co.za | Sonia Rolley |David Lewis

11 June 2025 - 10:13 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. US President Donald Trump's administration is holding talks to end fighting in eastern DRC and bring billions in Western investment to the region, which is rich in minerals including tantalum, gold, cobalt, copper and lithium.

2 weeks ago | reuters.com | Sonia Rolley |David Lewis

U.S. brokering talks between Congo and Rwanda Deal would facilitate billions of dollars in Western investment Conflict in eastern Congo has roots in 1994 Rwandan genocide Rwanda denies backing M23 rebels and says it is acting in self-defence Qatar also hosting talks between Congo and M23 June 10 (Reuters) - The United States is promoting a deal that would require Rwanda to pull troops from eastern Congo before the two sides sign a peace agreement, sources say, a condition that is sure to...

3 weeks ago | zawya.com | David Lewis

DAKAR - International Resources Holding (IRH) said on Wednesday it will acquire a controlling stake in major tin producer Alphamin Resources Corp for C$503 million ($367 million), a significant expansion into critical minerals for the Abu Dhabi-based mining company. IRH will purchase approximately 719 million shares, representing a 56% stake in Alphamin, from Tremont Master Holdings at C$0.70 per share, according to a joint statement.