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How Financial Power Can Become Political Pressure

The global dominance of the US dollar has created a financial system in which decisions made in Washington can reach far beyond America’s borders, affecting governments, companies and even countries that have no direct political relationship with the United States. Russia, Iran
October 1, 2026

Court Begins Hearing DRC’s Case Against Rwanda

On February 12, 2025, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) began hearing a high-stakes case filed by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) against Rwanda. The case, numbered 007/2023, is focused on alleged human rights violations committed by rebel
February 13, 2025

Tanzania’s ‘Made in Tanzania’ Logo Deadline Set

The government of Tanzania has set a three-month deadline for finalizing the much-anticipated “Made in Tanzania” logo, a project aimed at boosting the country’s brand identity on the global stage. On February 12, Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr. Selemani Jafo, announced
February 13, 2025

Trump and Putin Discuss Peace Talks for Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has shared that he recently had a “very good” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders discussed possible steps toward ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to Trump, Putin expressed a strong desire to
February 13, 2025

Zelensky Suggests Territory Swap for Peace

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a territorial exchange with Russia Speaking recently, he suggested that Ukraine could be open to exchanging land it currently controls in Russia’s Kursk region for the territories held by Russia in Ukraine. The proposal comes as
February 13, 2025

Concerns Raised Over U.S. Weapons in Ukraine

In recent statements, Tucker Carlson has raised serious concerns over the fate of U.S. weapons sent to Ukraine, alleging that as much as half of the military aid may be resold. Carlson claims that a significant portion of these arms end up
February 13, 2025

Church Leaders Call for Ceasefire in Goma

Leaders from both the Catholic and Protestant churches in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have called for an immediate ceasefire in Goma, following the arrival of rebel leaders who recently seized control of the city in the country’s volatile eastern region.
February 13, 2025

Lissu Calls for Electoral Reforms Ahead of Election

Tundu Lissu, the newly elected National Chairman of Chadema, has raised serious concerns about the credibility of this year’s general election, citing ongoing issues with past elections. In his first public address since taking on the leadership role, Lissu criticized the 2019
February 13, 2025

Parliament Pushes for Urgent Road Repairs Amid Delays

The Parliamentary Committee on Local Government Affairs (LAAC) has raised alarms over the slow progress in repairing rural roads damaged by last year’s El Niño rains and Tropical Cyclone Hidaya. Justin Nyamoga, the chairperson of the committee, told Parliament that many of
February 13, 2025

Ibrahim Traoré: Burkina Faso’s Beacon of Hope

African leadership has often been characterized by political stagnation, where long-standing leaders cling to power, limiting opportunities for younger, dynamic voices. This pattern not only stifles innovation and progress but also perpetuates a cycle of entrenched governance that resists change. A recent
February 12, 2025
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