# Zimbabwe
Latest news and articles about Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe’s Lithium Gamble: Harare Emulates Indonesia to Reclaim Control of the Battery Supply Chain
Zimbabwe has classified lithium and 13 other minerals as 'critical,' introducing mandatory state equity and export restrictions. Inspired by Indonesia's industrial strategy, the move aims to force foreign mining companies, largely from China, to localize processing and share profits with the state.
Beijing Reasserts Military Ties with Africa as a Pillar of Its Global Security Pitch
China’s Defence Ministry reiterated on 10 February that Beijing remains Africa’s most trustworthy security partner, framing military cooperation as a legacy of anti‑colonial solidarity and a pillar of contemporary partnership. The pledge signals deeper institutionalised defence ties — training, exercises, peacekeeping and counter‑terrorism — and underscores Beijing’s aim to be a prominent security provider in Africa alongside its economic engagement.