Cuba Scrambles To Build Asian Ties Beyond China Under U.S. Pressure
February 7th, 2026
Via Nikkei Asia, a look at Cuba’s desperate efforts to build Asian ties beyond China: The Cuban government is rushing to diversify and enhance ties in Asia, as U.S. President Donald Trump [...]
Syria Signs Landmark Offshore Oil Field Deal with Chevron and a Qatari Investor
February 7th, 2026 Via AP News, a report on Syria’s state-owned petroleum company which recently signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. and Qatari companies on Wednesday for the development of the country’s [...]
February 7th, 2026 Via AP News, a report on Syria’s state-owned petroleum company which recently signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. and Qatari companies on Wednesday for the development of the country’s [...]
Which African Countries Are Tomorrow’s Mining Leaders?
February 3rd, 2026 Via The Africa Report, an article on the second edition of itse exclusive 25 Top Mining Destinations ranking in which Southern Africa and Morocco dominate the top positions, while West and Central [...]
February 3rd, 2026 Via The Africa Report, an article on the second edition of itse exclusive 25 Top Mining Destinations ranking in which Southern Africa and Morocco dominate the top positions, while West and Central [...]
How ENI Found an Alternative to Russian Gas in Africa
February 2nd, 2026 Via The Africa Report, a look at how – in the wake of the war in Ukraine – the Italian giant was forced to turn its back on Moscow. Over four years, it has turned the continent – [...]
February 2nd, 2026 Via The Africa Report, a look at how – in the wake of the war in Ukraine – the Italian giant was forced to turn its back on Moscow. Over four years, it has turned the continent – [...]
An Unlikely Source of Crypto Innovation: Afghanistan
January 28th, 2026 Courtesy of the New York Times, a look at how – even though the repressive Taliban government is suspicious of the internet – a start-up in the country is building blockchain-based tools [...]
January 28th, 2026 Courtesy of the New York Times, a look at how – even though the repressive Taliban government is suspicious of the internet – a start-up in the country is building blockchain-based tools [...]
DRC Offers Manganese, Copper, Cobalt, and Lithium To U.S. Investors Under Minerals Pact
January 21st, 2026 Via Reuters, a report on Congo’s offer of manganese, copper?cobalt, and lithium assets to US investors under the recently signed minerals pact: The Democratic Republic of Congo has sent [...]
January 21st, 2026 Via Reuters, a report on Congo’s offer of manganese, copper?cobalt, and lithium assets to US investors under the recently signed minerals pact: The Democratic Republic of Congo has sent [...]