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“Africa’s Time Is Coming, And The World Knows”

A bold declaration by Duma Boko is continuing to echo across global political and economic conversations, long after it was first delivered at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. In a speech that blended confidence with conviction, the Botswana leader laid out
March 18, 2026

DR Congo Reviews Major Foreign Mining Contracts

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced a major review of several large mining agreements involving foreign companies, signaling a shift toward greater national control over its vast mineral wealth. The decision, confirmed on February 23, 2026, in
February 24, 2026

Kenya Opposition Warns Government Over Election Tensions

Political tensions are steadily rising in Kenya as the country moves closer to next year’s general election, with opposition leaders warning of possible unrest and promising to defend what they describe as the people’s democratic will. Opposition figures have publicly accused the
February 24, 2026

Mexican Forces Kill Cartel Leader El Mencho Reported

A major security operation in Mexico has reportedly resulted in the death of one of the country’s most feared and influential cartel figures, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known by his alias “El Mencho.” The development, announced by military authorities, has quickly drawn
February 24, 2026

DR Congo Burundi Reopen Key Border Crossing After

The long-awaited reopening of a crucial border crossing between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi is bringing renewed hope to thousands of traders and families whose lives were disrupted by months of insecurity. Authorities from both countries confirmed that the
February 24, 2026

Somaliland Offers US Bases, Minerals For Recognition

The government of Somaliland has announced it is ready to grant the United States exclusive access to its rare mineral resources and land for military bases, in what officials describe as a strategic move to deepen ties with global powers and strengthen
February 23, 2026

Court Weighs New Evidence In Lissu Treason Case

The High Court in Dar es Salaam is expected to rule on whether prosecutors can introduce additional evidence in the treason case facing Tundu Lissu, a decision that could significantly shape one of the country’s most closely watched political trials. The case,
February 23, 2026

Slaa Warns Justice Must Precede National Reconciliation

Veteran Tanzanian politician Wilbrod Slaa has urged the country to confront the painful human reality behind last year’s election violence, saying genuine reconciliation cannot begin while families are still grieving, searching, and waiting for answers. In a candid interview, Dr Slaa spoke
February 23, 2026

ICC Reform Debate Gains Global Momentum

Debate over reforming the International Criminal Court (ICC) intensified this week as diplomats and legal scholars convened in The Hague on 19–20 February 2026 for a policy forum examining the court’s global legitimacy and operational balance. The gathering brought together representatives from
February 22, 2026

BRICS Advances Gold-Linked Trade Settlement Discussions

Finance officials from BRICS member states held technical consultations in Moscow on 20–21 February 2026, advancing discussions on alternative trade settlement mechanisms that may incorporate gold-linked instruments and expanded use of local currencies. The meeting, organized under the rotating BRICS coordination framework,
February 22, 2026
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