Africa’s growth story continues to evolve as stronger banks, rising investment in critical minerals, and bold industrial ambitions reshape the continent’s economic future. From the DRC’s first lithium exports and Nigerian banks’ capital surge to Ethiopia’s financial reforms and Angola’s latest rate cut, this week’s developments highlight an Africa positioning itself for long-term growth despite an increasingly uncertain global environment.
DRC ships first lithium as China deepens critical minerals push
The Democratic Republic of Congo has exported lithium concentrate for the first time, marking a milestone in its ambition to become a global supplier of battery minerals as China’s Zijin Mining begins shipments from the giant Manono project.
Why it matters: Lithium is central to the global energy transition. The exports strengthen the DRC’s role in critical minerals while reinforcing China’s influence over Africa’s battery metals supply chain.
Access leads Africa’s biggest bank capital surge
Access Holdings recorded Africa’s largest
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