African

The term "African" in these articles refers collectively to various nations and peoples on the African continent. They are newsworthy due to a confluence of factors in March 2026. Resource-rich African nations are asserting control over their critical minerals, impacting Chinese supply chains and global prices. This "resource nationalism" is exemplified by Zimbabwe's mining policies. Simultaneously, many African citizens are involved in migration, with over 120 migrants, including Sudanese, rescued in the Mediterranean. Furthermore, foreign powers like Russia are implicated in recruiting Kenyans for the Ukraine war, though Russia has agreed to stop. China's influence is also evident as Zambia begins using the yuan for transactions with Chinese mining firms, reflecting economic pressures and China's internationalization strategy. These events highlight Africa's complex position in global geopolitics and economics, marked by resource competition, migration crises, and foreign influence.