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Africa Summit Tackles Geopolitics, Resource Wars, and Crises

2/13/2026

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The African Union (AU) summit week opens, focusing on geopolitics and resource competition.
Ethiopia's Foreign Minister warns of intense global competition for resources and technology.
In Ethiopia, tensions escalate as the government demands Eritrea withdraw its troops amid the Tigray conflict.
Mozambique faces Cyclone Gezani as it intensifies and threatens up to one million people.
President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to address South Africa's pressing water and economic challenges.

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Story summary

The African Union (AU) summit week opens, focusing on geopolitics and resource competition.
Ethiopia's Foreign Minister warns of intense global competition for resources and technology.
In Ethiopia, tensions escalate as the government demands Eritrea withdraw its troops amid the Tigray conflict.
Mozambique faces Cyclone Gezani as it intensifies and threatens up to one million people.
President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to address South Africa's pressing water and economic challenges.