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East Africa set to join superpower contest

East Africa has the potential to be a vital source of critical minerals for the United States and the West but it should expect fierce competition in the region from China and Beijing’s latest thrust into the continent as “CCP Inc”.

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Tanzania, Mozambique, and Madagascar are amongst east African states that have attracted investment in critical minerals ranging from graphite, nickel, copper, manganese, and phosphorous.