China, the US, Russia and the Gulf are competing for Africa's minerals, ports and influence. A guide to the new scramble for Africa and what is at stake.

China, the US, Russia and the Gulf are competing for Africa's minerals, ports and influence. A guide to the new scramble for Africa and what is at stake.

How the global race for lithium, cobalt and rare earths is reshaping geopolitics, AI, clean energy and defence — with the Gulf emerging as a key player.