{"id":11326,"date":"2025-08-25T20:09:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T02:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpzajoti4c.onrocket.site\/news\/africas-emerging-role-in-the-global-rare-earth-supply-chain\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T07:21:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T13:21:34","slug":"africas-emerging-role-in-the-global-rare-earth-supply-chain","status":"publish","type":"news-archive","link":"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/news\/africas-emerging-role-in-the-global-rare-earth-supply-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa\u2019s Emerging Role in the Global Rare Earth Supply Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multiple African countries are developing strategic rare earth projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These projects are attracting international investments from:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>United States<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>European Union<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Australia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects are ongoing in the following countries:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Angola<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tanzania<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malawi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Africa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Namibia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The aim is to diversify global <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/?post_type=acf-field-group&amp;p=16957\" title=\"Podcast\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"39384\">rare earth<\/a> supply chains away from Chinese control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By 2029, Africa could potentially supply 9-10% of global <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/?post_type=acf-post-type&amp;p=38\" title=\"News\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"99760\">rare earth<\/a> minerals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rare earth minerals are critical for:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean energy technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric vehicle production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p><em>Global demand for rare earth elements (REEs) is rising rapidly, driven by clean energy technologies and EVs. Africa \u2013 long a minor player \u2013 is now positioning to supply a significant share of these critical minerals. Approximately eight African rare earth projects are slated to be commissioned by 2029, which could boost Africa\u2019s share of global REE supply to roughly 9 to 10% as <a href=\"rareearthexchanges.com\">reported by this platform<\/a>. Major investments underscore this momentum: for example, a recent $80\u202fmillion financing for Angola\u2019s Longonjo mine aims to supply ~5% of the world\u2019s magnet-element rare earths (neodymium and praseodymium) <a href=\"rareearthexchanges.com\">needed for wind turbines and EV motors<\/a>. Governments and investors are keen to develop Africa\u2019s untapped rare earth reserves, especially as the world seeks to <a href=\"rareearthexchanges.com\">diversify supply chains away from China\u2019s dominance<\/a>. Below is an overview of key African REE developments by country, followed by the geopolitical dynamics shaping these projects.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/African-rare-earth-projects-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Source: Wikipedia<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Rare Earth Projects Across Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Angola (Longonjo)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Longonjo project, operated by UK-listed <em><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/news\/pensana-secures-major-shareholder-backing-for-u-s-strategy-but-execution-risk-remains\/\" title=\"Pensana Secures Major Shareholder Backing for U.S. Strategy-But Execution Risk Remains\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"99991\">Pensana Plc<\/a><\/em>, is under construction and fast-tracking its financing as of 2025. It hosts a high-grade carbonatite deposit rich in Nd-Pr. Pensana has secured about <strong>$268\u202fmillion<\/strong> Phase-1 financing package (debt \u224860%; <strong>US$25m<\/strong> equity tranche drawn in May 2025).\u00a0 Funders include <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\">\u00a0Africa Finance Corporation and South Africa\u2019s Absa Bank<\/a>. Once in production, Longonjo is expected to produce mixed rare-earth carbonate (MREC) in volumes that could according to company guidance account for <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\">~5% of global magnet rare earth supply.<\/a> The project is central to Pensana\u2019s plan for an <strong>Angola\u2013UK<\/strong> supply chain. Pensana is now looking toward the USA. See Rare Earth Exchanges (REEx) <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/news\/pensana-plc-charting-a-new-ex-china-rare-earth-supply-route-and-model-for-africa-and-america\/\">interview<\/a> with Board Chair Paul Atherley, a seasoned mining executive and investor. The company has inked a deal with U.S. based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reelementtech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"external-link\">ReElement Technologies<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tanzania (Ngualla)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tanzania\u2019s <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/project\/ngualla\/\" title=\"Ngualla\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"104131\">Ngualla<\/a> is one of the world\u2019s largest undeveloped REE deposits (JORC resource ~4.6\u202fMt REO). It is being developed by <em>Peak Rare Earths<\/em>, but Chinese influence has grown \u2013 <em>Shenghe Resources<\/em> (via subsidiary Chenguang) moved to acquire Peak in 2025 for ~<a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\">A$158\u00a0million, seeking full control of Ngualla<\/a>. This deal would give <strong>China near-total operational control<\/strong> over the high-grade, NdPr-rich Ngualla project as cited by <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\"><em>Rare Earth Exchanges<\/em><\/a><em> (REEx). Notably, Peak had a binding agreement to sell 100% of Ngualla\u2019s concentrate to <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/news\/shenghe-resources-rallies-leadership-in-baotou-sharpens-focus-on-international-strategy-and-risk-controls\/\" title=\"Shenghe Resources Rallies Leadership in Baotou, Sharpens Focus on International Strategy and Risk Controls\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"101632\">Shenghe<\/a>, aligning the mine with Chinese processing. Beijing\u2019s intervention \u201ccements Shenghe\u2019s position as gatekeeper\u201d of this strategic African resource and \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\">complicates U.S.-led efforts to diversify<\/a>\u201d<\/em> rare earth sourcing. In short, Tanzania\u2019s flagship rare earth venture has become a focal point of China\u2019s supply chain versus Western attempts to gain a foothold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malawi (Songwe Hill &amp; Kangankunde)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its small size, Malawi hosts two significant REE projects. <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/news\/eu-designates-mkangos-malawi-rare-earth-project-as-strategic-under-critical-raw-materials-act\/#:~:text=,Poland%2C%20the%20UK%2C%20Germany%2C%20and\"><em>Mkango Resources\u2019 Songwe Hill project<\/em><\/a><em> was <strong>designated by the EU as a \u201cStrategic Project\u201d<\/strong> under the Critical Raw Materials Act in 2025. Songwe has completed a feasibility study and is expected to produce ~1,950\u00a0t of NdPr and 56\u00a0t of Dy\/Tb oxide per year over 18\u00a0years. The EU designation recognizes Songwe\u2019s importance for European clean-tech supply chains and should facilitate European financing and offtake support. Meanwhile, Lindian Resources<\/em>\u2019 <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/news\/kangankunde-rare-earths-malawis-big-bet-with-big-caveats\/\" title=\"Kangankunde Rare Earths: Malawi\u2019s Big Bet, with Big Caveats\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"101630\">Kangankunde<\/a> deposit (one of Africa\u2019s largest known REE resources) reached a final investment decision, targeting first output by late 2026. In August 2025 Lindian struck a <strong>15-year offtake pact<\/strong> with Australia\u2019s <em>Iluka Resources<\/em>, agreeing to supply <strong>6,000\u00a0t per year<\/strong> of monazite concentrate from Kangankunde to Iluka\u2019s new <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\">Eneabba refinery in Western Australia<\/a>. In return, Iluka will provide a <strong>US$20\u00a0million construction loan<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\">to help fund the mine\u2019s build-out<\/a>. This Malawi-Australia link de-risks Kangankunde\u2019s development and secures feedstock for Australia\u2019s downstream processing. Together, Songwe and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/news\/lindian-resources-secures-funding-partners-with-iluka-as-kangankunde-enters-execution-phase\/\" title=\"Lindian Resources Secures Funding, Partners with Iluka as Kangankunde Enters Execution Phase\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"106895\">Kangankunde<\/a> position Malawi as a future major REE supplier \u2013 with partnerships spanning the EU, UK, and Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Africa (Phalaborwa &amp; Steenkampskraal)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>South Africa is re-emerging on the rare earth map through both tailings reprocessing and revival of an old mine. <em><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/news\/rainbow-rare-earths-phalaborwa-project\/\" title=\"Rainbow Rare Earths Touts its South African Rare Earth Efficiency\u2013Lower Prices Means this is Not an Option\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"106332\">Rainbow Rare Earths<\/a><\/em> is developing the Phalaborwa project in Limpopo, extracting magnet metals (Nd, Pr, Dy, Tb) from former phosphogypsum waste stacks. The project is touted as a low-cost, lower-risk source of rare earth oxides and even drew attention at the highest levels \u2013 President Ramaphosa reportedly pitched South African rare earth supplies to <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\">U.S. officials as strategically important<\/a>. Critically, Phalaborwa has strong Western backing: the <strong>U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC)<\/strong>, through its stake in tech metals fund <em>TechMet<\/em>, holds ~12% of Rainbow and has <strong>committed $50\u00a0million in equity<\/strong> to the Phalaborwa project <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.comwordpress-1542803-6000058.cloudwaysapps.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reports REEx<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>. This funding covers a significant portion of the estimated $326\u00a0million capex and underlines U.S. interest in securing non-Chinese REE sources. Even so, as of mid-2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/news\/rainbows-rare-earth-revelation-or-just-a-limpopo-mirage\/#:~:text=,offtake%20agreements%2C%20requiring%20investor%20caution\">Rainbow had yet to finalize all financing or offtake agreements<\/a> for Phalaborwa, reflecting the challenges of bringing new projects online. In parallel, the historic <strong>Steenkampskraal<\/strong> monazite mine in Western Cape (which produced REEs in the mid-20th century) is fully permitted for restart. Now owned by <em>Steenkampskraal Holdings<\/em>, it has high-grade ore and existing infrastructure, but is seeking private investment to resume operations. If restarted, Steenkampskraal could provide a domestic source of refined rare earths for South Africa, though on a smaller scale than the other projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Namibia (Lofdal)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Namibia is advancing a unique heavy rare earth project. <em>Namibia Critical Metals Inc.<\/em>\u2019s Lofdal deposit contains dysprosium and terbium-rich mineralization \u2013 critical heavy REEs used in high-temperature magnets. The project is in joint venture with <strong>Japan\u2019s JOGMEC<\/strong>, a state-backed agency, which can earn a 50% stake by <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\">investing <strong>US$20\u00a0million<\/strong> in exploration and development<\/a>. This partnership, begun in 2020, reflects <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\">Japan\u2019s strategic push to secure heavy REE supplies (especially Dy) for its industries<\/a>. Lofdal already has a <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/news\/namibia-critical-metals-secures-environmental-clearance-certificate-to-start-mining-license-200-in-the-lofdal\/#:~:text=In%20December%202020%20the%20Company,shareholding%20of%20Historically%20Disadvantaged%20Namibian\">mining license and environmental permits<\/a> in place. A Pre-Feasibility Study is underway (targeted for late 2024), after which the JV could advance toward mine development by 2025. Namibia\u2019s stable jurisdiction and the Lofdal JV underscore the <strong>Japan\u2013Africa<\/strong> cooperation to diversify from Chinese heavy REE sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Notable Projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several additional African initiatives are in play. In <strong>East Africa<\/strong>, <em><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/news\/rainbow-rare-earths-deepens-its-heavy-ree-bet-but-can-the-market-match-the-hype\/\" title=\"Rainbow Rare Earths Deepens Its Heavy-REE Bet \u2013 But Can the Market Match the Hype?\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"106619\">Rainbow Rare Earths<\/a><\/em> had operated the <strong>Gakara<\/strong> mine in <strong>Burundi<\/strong> \u2013 once Africa\u2019s only producing REE mine \u2013 until 2021, when operations were suspended amid a dispute with the government. In <strong>Kenya<\/strong>, the high-grade <strong>Mrima Hill<\/strong> project (formerly held by Cortec) remains tied up in legal\/regulatory challenges after a license revocation; however, a new consortium (reportedly involving Australia\u2019s RareX and Iluka) has shown interest in reviving it, potentially to supply Iluka\u2019s refinery in Australia. North African nations are also leveraging by-product opportunities: <strong>Egypt<\/strong>\u2019s Black Sands Project, run by a state-led company (EBSC), is <em>already processing heavy-mineral sands<\/em> and separating monazite and other minerals on the Mediterranean coast. In <strong>Morocco<\/strong>, phosphate giant OCP is partnering with Rainbow Rare Earths and a local university on <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\">R&amp;D to extract REEs from phosphogypsum waste<\/a> \u2013 a longer-term prospect to tap Morocco\u2019s vast phosphate tailings for rare earth values. Meanwhile, <strong>Mozambique<\/strong>\u2019s Moma titanium sands mine (Kenmare Resources) produces a small <strong>monazite concentrate<\/strong> as a by-product, which is exported for processing. And in <strong>Madagascar<\/strong>, two projects are noteworthy: the <em><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/news\/ampasindavas-rare-earth-pitch-whats-real-whats-rhetoric\/\" title=\"Ampasindava\u2019s Rare Earth Pitch: What\u2019s Real, What\u2019s Rhetoric\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"101631\">Ampasindava<\/a><\/em> ionic clay deposit (LSE-listed HREE <strong>Harena Resources<\/strong>) is undergoing feasibility work to potentially produce heavy rare earths via clay mining (amid close NGO scrutiny of environmental impacts), and <em>Base Resources<\/em>\u2019 planned <strong>Toliara<\/strong> mineral sands mine could yield monazite concentrates as a by-product for export. These assorted projects \u2013 from operational mineral sands to early-stage clays \u2013 highlight the breadth of Africa\u2019s rare earth potential beyond the headline sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geopolitics and Partnerships in Play<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Across these developments, <strong>geopolitical dynamics<\/strong> are evident. <span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">China has moved aggressively to secure African rare earth assets (as seen in Tanzania\u2019s Ngualla acquisition) to feed its downstream processing dominance, as we have chronicled at\u00a0<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">REEx<\/a>.<\/span> In response, Western and allied players are backing projects to create alternative supply chains. The <strong>United States<\/strong> (through DFC and DoD initiatives) is supporting ventures like Rainbow\u2019s Phalaborwa, viewing them as strategically significant sources outside China. The <strong>European Union<\/strong> has extended its Critical Raw Materials Act framework to Africa, exemplified by Songwe Hill\u2019s EU \u201cStrategic\u201d status that could unlock European <a href=\"rareearthexchanges.com\">funding and offtake agreements<\/a>. <strong><a href=\"rareearthexchanges.com\">Japan is investing<\/a> in African heavy REEs via JOGMEC (Namibia\u2019s Lofdal) to ensure Dysprosium supplies for Japanese industries. Australia<\/strong> is leveraging its mining firms to secure feedstock for its own emerging processing hubs, as seen <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/news\/rare-earth-exchanges-supply-chain-deal-tracker\/#:~:text=A%20major%20upstream%20deal%20was,once%20production%20begins\">with Iluka\u2019s offtake from Malawi and interest in Kenya<\/a>. Even African institutions are involved \u2013 Angola\u2019s sovereign wealth fund and the Africa Finance Corporation have co-financed the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/project\/longonjo\/\" title=\"Longonjo\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"100648\">Longonjo project<\/a>, reflecting regional commitment to these projects. In short, Africa\u2019s rare earth mines are becoming focal points of a <em>global tug-of-war<\/em> to diversify supply chains: China\u2019s long-running dominance versus a coalition of US, EU, Japanese, and Australian efforts aiming to build an <strong>\u201cex-China\u201d rare earth network<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outlook and Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Africa\u2019s rare earth trajectory is promising but not without hurdles. <strong>Project execution and ESG compliance<\/strong> will be critical \u2013 for instance, Madagascar\u2019s ionic clay extraction plans must address environmental and community concerns. <strong>Permitting and political risks<\/strong> remain in certain jurisdictions (e.g., protracted license disputes at Kenya\u2019s Mrima Hill and the suspension of Burundi\u2019s Gakara mine highlight sovereign risks). Additionally, many projects still require substantial <strong>capital and technical support<\/strong> to reach production. Flagship ventures like Longonjo, Songwe, and Kangankunde have made strides in financing, but each must secure all funding and build processing capacity to deliver on targets. Encouragingly, policy tailwinds and strategic funding are aligning in Africa\u2019s favor: the EU\u2019s critical minerals strategy, U.S. and Japanese investment programs, and <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/news\/prospects-of-rare-earth-elements-in-burkina-faso-open-to-exploration-and-u-s-partnerships\/#:~:text=Global%20demand%20for%20rare%20earth,backdrop%20highlights%20why%20Burkina%20Faso\">private-public partnerships are helping de-risk these projects<\/a>. If planned mines come online as expected by the later 2020s, Africa could supply nearly a tenth of global rare earths \u2013 a remarkable leap from near-zero output just a few years ago suggests <a href=\"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/news\/prospects-of-rare-earth-elements-in-burkina-faso-open-to-exploration-and-u-s-partnerships\/#:~:text=Global%20demand%20for%20rare%20earth,%E2%80%93%20crucial%20for%20wind\">REEx<\/a>. Such an outcome would not only bolster Africa\u2019s mining economies but also contribute to a more diversified and resilient global rare earth supply chain for the green and high-tech future.<\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa emerges as a critical rare earth minerals hub, with eight major projects set to supply 9-10% of global demand by 2029, challenging China&#8217;s dominance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11327,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"news-type":[122,126,123],"organization":[331,325],"regions":[317,320],"class_list":["post-11326","news-archive","type-news-archive","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news-type-ree-news","news-type-automotive-industry","news-type-clean-energy-technology","organization-american-rare-earths","organization-lynas-rare-earths","regions-european-union","regions-united-states"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-archive\/11326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-archive"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news-archive"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11326"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-archive\/11326\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":84737,"href":"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-archive\/11326\/revisions\/84737"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11327"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"news-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-type?post=11326"},{"taxonomy":"organization","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/organization?post=11326"},{"taxonomy":"regions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rareearthexchanges.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/regions?post=11326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}