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Africa's Minerals Will Shape The Future Of Global Power

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By Otaviano Canuto & Sabrine Emran, Project Syndicate | Apr 30, 2025

As the US-China rivalry intensifies, both powers are courting mineral-rich African countries in an effort to secure critical raw materials. Translating Africa's vast natural-resource wealth into lasting development requires an infrastructure-led strategy that delivers long-term value for local communities.

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