Climate Change
IEA says route to net zero requires more cash and less politics
Many regions have been sweltering as temperatures hit record levels
Politics
G20 Summit
Modi welcomes African Union into G20 as part of Global South push
Consensus on African grouping's inclusion praised as 'very positive news'
G20 Summit
India opens G20 seeking Global South wins despite Ukraine impasse
Modi aims to secure spot for African Union in divided group
Belt and Road
China's Belt and Road at crossroads as more loans turn sour
10 years in, Beijing enjoys greater clout but new investments trend down
International relations
BRICS invites 6 countries including Saudi Arabia, Iran into group
Counterweight to West sought among countries of Global South
Opinion
India has more to offer Africa than just trade
Sharing of public technology platform know-how could have major impact
International relations
BRICS expansion faces eleventh-hour hurdle as divisions persist
Divisions remain among leaders over how much and how quickly to grow group
International relations
China's Xi Jinping calls for accelerated BRICS expansion
South Africa says 22 countries have formally asked to join bloc
International relations
BRICS summit begins in South Africa with divisions reemerging
China's Xi says 'history will be shaped by the choices we make'
Commodities
China bankrolls Africa railroad to cut Australia iron-ore reliance
Costly infrastructure in Guinea will unlock world's largest untapped source
Politics
Niger tensions threaten Chinese projects, as dam building stops
Beijing tells citizens to leave, stoking fears PetroChina pipeline works may stall
Comment
Will anti-Westernism sweep Global South?
Resentment against former colonial powers still festers in some emerging nations
International relations
Japan foreign minister courts Russia's partners on Africa tour
Hayashi visiting South Africa, Uganda and Ethiopia to discuss Ukraine grain deal
Supply Chain
Japan builds supply chain for EV battery minerals in Africa
Tokyo eyes exploration with Zambia, Congo and Namibia to counter China
International relations
White House says deeply concerned by Niger events, cooperation at risk
Coup marks seventh military takeover in West and Central Africa in three years
Belt and Road
China's Belt and Road pivots from coal plants to data centers
Concern about costs puts more focus on biotech and digital projects
International relations
G-7 to show commitment to Global South, Kishida says in Africa
Ghanian and Kenyan leaders affirm opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Interview
Investment in developing nations may hit 20-year low: World Bank official
Private-sector money to poorest areas is sinking, agency chief warns
International relations
Kengo Kuma repays Ghana for inspiration by designing school
Star Japanese architect made 'most important trip' of his life to Africa in 1978
International relations
Japan steps up diplomacy to avoid 'losing' Global South to China
Kishida plots Africa tour ahead of G-7 summit to compete for influence
Energy
China holds upper hand in battle with U.S. for Africa's energy
Growing competition could 'reshape global power dynamics,' analyst says
International relations
Japan's Kishida plans Africa trip to woo Global South ahead of G-7
First trip by Japanese leader in seven years aims to counter China and Russia
International relations
U.S. touts export curbs on surveillance tools at democracy summit
Participant list shows focus on Africa amid competition for clout with China, Russia
International relations
Harris maintains U.S. engagement with Africa to counter China, Russia
Vice president latest top official to visit with stops in Ghana, Zambia and Tanzania
Belt and Road
China's Africa Belt and Road investment drops as West spends more
U.S. and EU seek the kind of influence Beijing has spent decades building