Politics● Elevated15m ago · Nov 12, 2026, 4:38 PM
Lithium, or, uranium… Facing China and Russia, the discreet counter-offensive of the United States in West Africa
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Jeune Afrique · Sub-Saharan Africa
In search of gold and lithium in Mali, the United States is trying to assert itself against Chinese and Russian actors. Between opaque agreements and geopolitical rivalries, a deep dive into the heart of the battle for Sahel resources.
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