AFNIS 2026: Tinubu pushes for united African front on solid minerals development (opens original article in a new tab)

President Bola Tinubu advocated for a unified African approach to solid mineral development, emphasizing value addition, industrialization, and regional collaboration over raw material exports.

• President Tinubu called for a united African approach to solid mineral development
• Africa should focus on value addition and industrialization instead of raw material exports
• Summit emphasized regional collaboration and reducing trade barriers