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Africa’s Critical Minerals Agenda Goes Global as AMSG Convenes New York Summit

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2 months ago

August 23, 2026

Joel Ajayi

Africa is set to intensify its push for greater control and value from its critical mineral resources as the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) convenes its Third High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa in Manhattan, New York, on September 21, 2026.

The high-level meeting, scheduled to take place on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, will provide a platform for African leaders and global stakeholders to advance strategies for transforming the continent’s vast mineral resources into sustainable economic wealth.

With the theme, “From Resources to Wealth: Continental Cooperation for Mineral Value Addition,” the summit will bring together African Heads of State and Government representatives, ministers, investors, development finance institutions, multilateral organisations and leading executives from the mining, technology, processing, logistics and mineral traceability sectors.
The Roundtable will be chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chairperson of the AMSG General Assembly, highlighting the growing importance of critical minerals to Africa’s industrial, economic and geopolitical ambitions.
The summit comes at a time when critical minerals such as lithium, copper, cobalt, graphite, manganese and rare earth elements are becoming increasingly important to electric vehicles, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, defence systems and other emerging technologies.

Africa holds significant reserves of many of these strategic minerals. However, the continent has historically exported much of its mineral resources in raw or minimally processed form, limiting the economic benefits generated locally.

AMSG is seeking to change that narrative by promoting greater local processing, value addition and continental cooperation.

The New York Roundtable will focus on practical measures to move African countries away from the traditional extract-and-export model towards integrated mineral value chains capable of generating jobs, attracting investment, strengthening industries and increasing Africa’s share of the global minerals economy.
The meeting will also advance the implementation of the Mutual Assured Development (MADE) Framework, launched at the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) 2026 in Abuja.

A major highlight of the New York gathering will be the unveiling of the Continental Integration and Economic Assurance Declaration (CIEAD), which AMSG says will provide a framework for deeper continental cooperation on critical minerals.

The declaration is expected to address policy coordination, investment mobilisation, mineral value addition, supply-chain security and measures to strengthen Africa’s negotiating position in the rapidly evolving global minerals market.

Another key initiative is the proposed CIEAD Finance Window, which is designed to support innovative financing structures for mineral processing, infrastructure, technology and other critical components of Africa’s emerging mineral value chains.

The Roundtable will be convened by the AMSG leadership, with the participation of Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairperson of the AMSG Ministerial Steering Committee, Mr. Dele Alake, as well as the Secretary-General of AMSG, Mr. Moses Micheal Engadu.

Beyond mining, the discussions will examine how Africa can leverage its mineral wealth to drive manufacturing, technology transfer, infrastructure development, regional trade and employment.

The increasing global demand for minerals required for clean energy, electric mobility, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and defence has placed Africa at the centre of a new economic and geopolitical contest.

AMSG believes the continent can use this opportunity to transition from being primarily a supplier of raw materials to becoming a major producer of processed minerals, manufactured products and technologies linked to the global energy and industrial transition.

The New York summit will consequently explore pathways for developing competitive mineral value chains, strengthening intra-African cooperation and attracting long-term investments into processing, refining, manufacturing and supporting infrastructure.
Participants will include representatives of AMSG member states, multilateral organisations and development finance institutions, including the Africa Finance Corporation, alongside executives from major global mining, technology, traceability and logistics companies.

The convergence of policymakers, financiers and private-sector players is expected to provide opportunities for stronger partnerships and investment arrangements aimed at developing secure and sustainable critical-mineral supply chains across Africa.

AMSG said the Roundtable will go beyond declarations by focusing on bankable projects, policy alignment, investment structures and practical mechanisms capable of converting the continent’s mineral endowment into measurable economic value.

For the organisation, the September meeting represents a critical opportunity for Africa to strengthen its collective voice and influence at a time when critical minerals are becoming central to global economic growth and national security.

The AMSG maintains that Africa must move from being a passive participant in global mineral supply chains to becoming an active architect of the emerging global mineral economy.

The Third AMSG High-Level Roundtable is strategically partnered and supported by Core International.

Established in January 2024 by African governments as a continental intergovernmental organisation and specialised agency for critical minerals development, AMSG provides a platform for coordinating critical-minerals policy, investment alignment, minerals security and Africa’s engagement with global partners.

Its broader mission is to strengthen Africa’s control over its mineral wealth, promote local value addition, advance continental cooperation and position the continent as a leading force in the global minerals economy.

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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development

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15 hours ago

October 21, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Samania

The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.

Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.

He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.

According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.

He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.

Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.

Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.

According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.

He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.

Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.

He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.

Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.

He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.

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