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The world’s biggest powers are chasing the same prize. From Washington and Brussels to Beijing and Moscow, governments are intensifying efforts to secure access to the minerals that will power electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, renewable energy systems, advanced manufacturing, and the technologies

The world’s most powerful economies are racing toward the same destination. That destination is Africa. From Washington to Beijing, Brussels to Moscow, governments are increasingly viewing Africa’s vast reserves of lithium, cobalt, copper, graphite, manganese, and rare earth minerals as essential to

A silent revolution is gathering momentum across Africa. It is not being fought with weapons, military alliances, or political slogans. Instead, it is unfolding in central banks, finance ministries, technology hubs, trading floors, and boardrooms where African leaders are increasingly asking a

A profound shift is underway in global finance, and Africa is increasingly positioning itself not as a bystander but as a potential architect of the emerging order. For decades, African economies operated within a financial system largely shaped by institutions, currencies, and

The debate surrounding the International Criminal Court has entered a new and increasingly sensitive phase in 2026, as African leaders, legal scholars, and policymakers renew questions about international justice, state sovereignty, and the balance of power within global institutions. Recent developments at

More than four years after the conflict escalated into one of the most consequential geopolitical crises of the 21st century, the war in Ukraine continues to reshape international diplomacy, security alliances, energy markets, and global power relations. While the battlefield remains a

A quiet but significant transformation is unfolding across the global economy. From Africa to Asia and Latin America, governments are increasingly exploring alternatives to traditional financial systems long dominated by Western institutions. At the center of this shift stands BRICS, whose growing

The Democratic Republic of Congo is entering a period of mounting political tension after security forces in Kinshasa moved to disperse opposition supporters protesting proposed constitutional changes that critics say could pave the way for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third

A potential breakthrough between the United States and Iran is emerging as one of the most significant geopolitical developments of the year, carrying implications that extend far beyond the Middle East and into the heart of the global economy. U.S. President Donald