Politics

Several African governments are intensifying discussions on alternative debt restructuring frameworks as pressure mounts from rising servicing costs and tightening global credit conditions. Finance ministers from countries in East and Southern Africa met this month to review options that go beyond traditional

Discussions within the BRICS bloc are gaining momentum this month as member states move forward with plans to strengthen alternative cross-border payment systems and reduce reliance on Western-dominated financial infrastructure. Finance ministers from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and newly admitted

Nearly two years into the conflict, the war in Ukraine continues to redraw global energy alliances, forcing governments to recalibrate supply chains, security commitments, and diplomatic partnerships. Western sanctions led by the United States and the European Union have significantly reduced direct

China is strengthening its footprint in Africa’s critical minerals sector, signing new agreements focused not only on extraction but increasingly on local processing and refining capacity across the continent. In recent weeks, state-backed firms from China have expanded negotiations with governments in

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

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

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

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

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