Coronavirus
In Djibouti, 21 Japan defense force members come down with COVID
Sporting event and large gathering blamed for infection at African base
Africa
Business deals
Tencent's biggest investor to trim stake
A unit of South African group Naspers to offload a 2 per cent holding but remain largest shareholder
International relations
China's secret loan contracts reveal clout over developing nations
Study finds clauses giving its state-owned lenders priority over other creditors
Commodities
China determined to build iron ore hub in Africa as Australia goes Quad
World's largest untapped reserve could be online by 2025, expert says
Economy
Suez Canal faces prolonged blockage, sparking fear for exporters
Ever Given operator seeks new plan to dislodge massive containership
Transportation
Blocked Suez Canal raises new threat to global supply chains
Crude prices gain as crucial world shipping choke point is cut off
Transportation
Stranded Suez ship's owner, insurers face millions in claims
Vessel was insured in Japanese market, sources say
Transportation
Giant container ship stuck in Suez Canal; cargo delays expected
Taiwanese operator Evergreen Marine blames 'sudden strong wind'
International relations
Great power competition: US boosts Africa diplomacy on land and sea
Blinken phones small island of Cape Verde with eye on China
Consumer
Japan's Unicharm turns to India and Africa after China setback
Toiletries group to ramp up diaper production where it sees demand rising
