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Africa Demands Mineral Processing for Sovereignty

February 16, 2026
African governments are accelerating efforts to ensure that the continent’s vast mineral wealth translates into industrial growth and long-term economic transformation rather than continued dependence on raw exports. Across Southern and West Africa, policymakers are prioritizing beneficiation — the process
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Africa Demands Mineral Processing for Sovereignty

February 16, 2026
African governments are accelerating efforts to ensure that the continent’s vast mineral wealth translates into industrial growth and long-term economic transformation rather than continued dependence on raw exports. Across Southern and West Africa, policymakers are prioritizing beneficiation — the process of refining and adding value to raw materials before export. For decades, Africa has exported unprocessed ores such as lithium,
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Europe Competes for African Gas as Energy Markets Shift”

February 16, 2026
European governments are stepping up efforts to secure long-term natural gas supplies from Africa as part of a broader strategy to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on Russian pipeline imports. The renewed push reflects ongoing shifts in global energy markets sparked
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Africa Demands Mineral Processing for Sovereignty

February 16, 2026
African governments are accelerating efforts to ensure that the continent’s vast mineral wealth translates into industrial growth and long-term economic transformation rather than continued dependence on raw exports. Across Southern and West Africa, policymakers are prioritizing beneficiation — the process of refining
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African Nations Intensify Pressure on ICC

February 16, 2026
Debate over the International Criminal Court has intensified across Africa this month, as governments and civil society groups continue to question the court’s impartiality and its impact on national sovereignty. The ICC, established under the Rome Statute, was designed to prosecute individuals
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BRICS Currency Shift Gains Global Momentum

February 16, 2026
Discussions within the BRICS bloc over alternative trade settlement systems are gaining renewed attention in early 2026, as member states push to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar in cross-border transactions. The grouping — comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and
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Ukraine Peace Talks Enter Critical Diplomatic Phase

February 16, 2026
Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine have entered a delicate new phase, with renewed engagement involving the United States, Russia, the European Union, and other global actors seeking pathways toward de-escalation. After nearly two years of sustained conflict, battlefield dynamics
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US–China Rivalry Over Africa’s Rare Minerals Deepens

February 16, 2026
Competition between the United States and China over Africa’s critical minerals is intensifying, placing the continent at the center of a strategic global supply chain battle. Rare earth elements, cobalt, lithium, and other critical metals — essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy
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African Leaders Demand Fair Climate Financing

February 15, 2026
African leaders are intensifying calls for equitable climate financing as negotiations continue under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), arguing that the continent remains disproportionately affected by global warming despite contributing the least to historical emissions. At the center
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Red Sea Shipping Disruptions Raise Trade Costs”

February 15, 2026
Ongoing security disruptions in the Red Sea are continuing to unsettle global shipping routes, forcing cargo vessels to reroute and pushing freight and insurance costs higher across key trade corridors. Maritime operators report that heightened risks near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait have
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China Expands Strategic Infrastructure Financing in Africa

February 15, 2026
China is deepening its economic footprint across Africa through a new wave of infrastructure financing agreements, reinforcing its long-term strategic presence on the continent while reigniting debate over debt sustainability and development priorities. Recent bilateral meetings between African leaders and officials from
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