Trump Courts African Mineral Giants in Bid to Outpace China and Russia
July 9, 2025
The Trump administration pushes for deals centered on mineral wealth, continuing a pattern seen in negotiations with Ukraine
The Trump administration pushes for deals centered on mineral wealth, continuing a pattern seen in negotiations with Ukraine
Defense Minister Sering Modou Njie has been appointed as The Gambia’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad.
Trump, who largely ignored Africa during his first presidency and referred to African nations as “shithole countries,” now appears to recalibrate his approach.
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