MEMBER STATES

Founding Member Nations

The Founding Member Nations of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group represent the first continental coalition of African governments committed to advancing strategic minerals cooperation, value addition, critical minerals security, responsible sourcing and Africa-led industrial transformation.


CONTINENTAL MEMBERSHIP

A Government-Led Platform for Africa’s Mineral Future

AMSG was established by African governments as a continental intergovernmental organization and specialized agency for cooperation on critical minerals development in Africa. Its Founding Member Nations provide the institutional, political and ministerial foundation for advancing Africa’s collective minerals agenda.

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Republic of Botswana

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: Pending

Honourable Minister: H.E. Bogolo Joy Kenewendo

Ministry: Ministry of Minerals and Energy

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Republic of Burundi

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: Pending

Honourable Minister: H.E. Dr. Hassan Kibeya

Ministry: Ministry of Energy and Mines

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Republic of Chad

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: 03 August 2024

Honourable Minister: H.E. Fatime Haram Acyl

Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum, Mines and Geology

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Democratic Republic of Congo

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: Pending

Honourable Minister: H.E. Louis Watum Kabamba

Ministry: Ministry of Mines

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Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: Pending

Honourable Minister: H.E. Julio Mamadù Baldé

Ministry: Ministry of Natural Resources

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Republic of Kenya

Date Joined: 20 March 2025

Date Ratified: Pending

Honourable Minister: H.E. Hassan Ali Joho

Ministry: Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs

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Republic of Liberia

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: Pending

Honourable Minister: H.E. R. Matenokay Tingban

Ministry: Ministry of Mines and Energy

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Republic of Malawi

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: 24 April 2024

Honourable Minister: H.E. Dr. Jean Mathanga

Ministry: Ministry of Energy and Mining

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Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Date Joined: 09 September 2025

Date Ratified: Pending

Honourable Minister: H.E. Dih Ould Zeine

Ministry: Ministry of Mines and Industry

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Federal Republic of Nigeria

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: 2025

Honourable Minister: H.E. Dr. Oladele Henry Alake

Ministry: Ministry of Solid Minerals Development

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Republic of Sierra Leone

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: Pending

Honourable Minister: H.E. Julius Daniel Mattai

Ministry: Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources

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Federal Republic of Somalia

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: Pending

Honourable Minister: H.E. Dahir Shire Mohamed

Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources

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Republic of South Africa

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: Pending

Honourable Minister: H.E. Gwede Mantashe

Ministry: Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

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Republic of South Sudan

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: 17 October 2025

Honourable Minister: H.E. Losuba Ludoru Wongo

Ministry: Ministry of Mining

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United Republic of Tanzania

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: Pending

Honourable Minister: H.E. Anthony P. Mavunde

Ministry: Ministry of Minerals

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Republic of The Gambia

Date Joined: 14 April 2025

Date Ratified: Pending

Honourable Minister: H.E. Nani Juwara

Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines

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Republic of Uganda

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: Pending

Honourable Minister: H.E. Dr. Monica Musenero Musanza

Ministry: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

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Republic of Zambia

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: Pending

Honourable Minister: H.E. Paul Kabuswe

Ministry: Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development

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Republic of Zimbabwe

Date Joined: 09 January 2024

Date Ratified: Pending

Honourable Minister: H.E. Dr. Polite Kambamura

Ministry: Ministry of Mines and Mining Development

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AMSG’SCONTINENTAL EXPANSION

Africa’s Minerals Future Continues to Grow

AMSG continues to engage additional African governments and strategic partners committed to responsible mineral development, value addition, industrialization, critical minerals security and continental cooperation.