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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

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,

Diplomatic efforts aimed at securing long-term security guarantees for Ukraine entered a renewed phase on 21–22 February 2026, as senior officials from the United States, European Union, and Ukrainian delegations held consultations in Geneva. While no formal peace agreement was announced, diplomats

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced new regulatory measures aimed at strengthening state oversight of strategic mineral exports, signaling a shift toward greater resource sovereignty amid intensifying global competition for critical metals. The announcement was made on

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,

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

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

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

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