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Ghana, Namibia and the DRC push Africa up the value chain
Ghana, Namibia, and the DRC are driving Africa's economic growth through increased trade and resource production. China-Africa trade reached $295.6 billion in 2024, while Africa's lithium production share rose to 10.6% in 2025. The DRC is projected to become sub-Saharan Africa's fifth-largest economy by 2026.
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