At a fiery U.S. Senate hearing, senior diplomat Jonathan Pratt exposed how China is monopolising Africa’s vast reserves of cobalt, lithium, and other critical minerals — resources vital for batteries, semiconductors, and America’s defence industry. Lawmakers warned that Beijing’s dominance threatens U.S. supply chains, national security, and Africa’s economic independence. The Biden administration is now pushing for new U.S.-Africa partnerships to counter China’s grip and secure mineral corridors like the Lobito Corridor.
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