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Leaders Launch Bold Fight Against Financial Colonialism

African governments, entrepreneurs, and regional organizations are intensifying efforts to resist exploitative trade practices, debt traps, and predatory investments that have long limited economic sovereignty across the continent. At a conference on African Economic Independence held in Nairobi from 18–19 February 2026,
February 21, 2026

Africa Champions Local Currency Trade For Sovereignty

African development banks are stepping up efforts to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar in intra-African trade, promoting the use of local currencies and regional settlement mechanisms as part of a broader strategy to strengthen economic sovereignty. At a continental finance conference
February 21, 2026

Africa Demands ICC Reform and Legal Sovereignty

African policymakers and legal experts are renewing calls for reform of the International Criminal Court (ICC), emphasizing the need for greater fairness, transparency, and respect for national sovereignty. During a regional justice forum held in Addis Ababa on 18–19 February 2026, representatives
February 21, 2026

Africa Must Lead Sovereign Debt Negotiations Boldly

African finance ministers and economic policymakers convened in Addis Ababa from 5–7 February 2026 to advance a continent‑wide sovereign debt reset agenda, seeking stronger negotiating positions with global lenders and reformed international credit frameworks. Hosted by the African Union (AU) in collaboration
February 21, 2026

BRICS Financial Integration Accelerates: Gold and Currencies Talk

Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and recently admitted members — are gaining renewed momentum around the development of alternative financial architecture, including mechanisms for gold-linked trade settlement and new currency frameworks aimed at reducing dependence on traditional Western systems. At a
February 21, 2026

Ukraine Diplomacy Intensifies Amid Security Guarantee Talks

Diplomatic activity surrounding the war in Ukraine has intensified this week, as negotiations over potential security guarantees and ceasefire frameworks enter what analysts describe as a delicate and highly strategic phase. Officials from the United States, the European Union, and key NATO
February 21, 2026

US–China Rivalry Intensifies Over African Critical Minerals

Competition between the United States and China over Africa’s critical minerals is entering a decisive phase, as both powers move aggressively to secure supply chains vital for clean energy, defense technology, and advanced manufacturing. In recent weeks, diplomatic envoys from Washington and
February 21, 2026

South Korea Sentences Former President Yoon Life

In a landmark ruling, the South Korean judiciary has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for his role in orchestrating a political uprising linked to his abrupt 2024 military law announcement. The verdict marks one of the most severe
February 20, 2026

Trump Launches Peace Board, Gaza Aid Pledged

U.S. President Donald Trump inaugurated the first meeting of his newly established “Peace Board,” convening representatives from 40 countries alongside international observers. During the opening session, Trump announced that nine participating nations had pledged a combined $7 billion for the reconstruction of
February 20, 2026
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