Politics

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

A sustained rise in the United States dollar is placing renewed strain on emerging market economies, as currency depreciation, capital outflows, and higher borrowing costs test financial resilience across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. In recent weeks, the dollar has strengthened against

Ethiopia is entering a delicate new chapter as it works to consolidate peace and manage political reform following years of internal conflict that shook the foundations of the state. While large-scale fighting has subsided, the path toward durable stability remains complex. Prime

A newly announced wave of Western military assistance to Ukraine is reshaping calculations on both sides of the battlefield, as the war with Russia enters another difficult phase marked by attrition and shifting front lines. Officials in Ukraine confirmed this week that

Ceasefire negotiations aimed at halting months of violence in Gaza have entered what mediators describe as a decisive phase, with regional and international actors intensifying diplomatic pressure to secure a sustainable truce. Officials from Egypt and Qatar are leading mediation efforts between

Debate over reforming the International Criminal Court (ICC) is gathering renewed momentum, as several Global South nations call for structural changes aimed at strengthening credibility and fairness in international justice. Diplomatic discussions this week in New York and Addis Ababa have revived

Debt restructuring negotiations between African economies and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have entered a decisive stage, with several countries seeking long-term relief amid mounting fiscal pressure. Governments in Zambia, Ghana, and Ethiopia are intensifying discussions with creditors as global financial conditions

A new security chapter is unfolding in West Africa as military-led governments in the Sahel intensify cooperation outside traditional Western-backed frameworks. Leaders in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are strengthening their joint defense pact, signaling a decisive shift toward regional self-reliance in

Fresh diplomatic engagements in the Indo-Pacific this week have underscored a reality that policymakers can no longer ignore: strategic competition between the United States and China is entering a more structured and consequential phase. Senior defense and foreign policy officials from Washington

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is taking a significant step forward in one of its most closely watched cases, with a confirmation of charges hearing scheduled for 23 February 2026 against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The hearing will decide whether there