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Europe’s Democracy Standards Under Scrutiny

Europe’s calls for democracy, human rights and political accountability in Africa are raising renewed questions about the relationship between international standards, national sovereignty and the right of countries to determine their own political systems. The debate has become particularly visible following the
November 7, 2026
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Ruto Faces Defining Test Over Finance Bill

Kenyan President William Ruto is expected to sign the controversial Finance Bill 2026 into law on Tuesday, a move that would clear the way for implementation of the country’s KSh4.8 trillion national budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The legislation has emerged
June 22, 2026
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US, Iran Launch Crucial Swiss Peace Talks

Senior officials from the United States and Iran have arrived in Switzerland for what could become one of the most consequential rounds of diplomacy in years, as efforts intensify to prevent a wider Middle East conflict and secure a breakthrough on regional
June 22, 2026
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Can Africa Escape The New Colonialism

The age of colonial empires officially ended decades ago. Yet across Africa, a growing debate is emerging over whether new forms of external influence are replacing the old ones. The question is no longer about foreign flags, military occupation, or direct political
June 18, 2026
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The Future Of Data Runs Through Africa

A new struggle for influence is unfolding across Africa, but unlike past competitions for oil, minerals, or territory, this one cannot be seen beneath the ground or transported through ports. It moves through servers, data centers, fiber-optic cables, cloud networks, and digital
June 18, 2026
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ICC Confronts Its Biggest Test Yet

The International Criminal Court, created to prosecute the world’s gravest crimes, now finds itself confronting one of the most serious crises in its history. At the center of the storm is Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, whose suspension amid allegations of sexual misconduct
June 18, 2026
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DR Congo Seeks Return of Geological Maps From Belgium

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched a renewed effort to recover valuable geological records held in Belgium, arguing that the archives could help uncover new deposits of some of the world’s most sought-after minerals. DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba
June 16, 2026
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Africa Seeks Freedom From Debt Dependence

A growing number of African leaders are asking a question that could shape the continent’s economic future for decades: Can Africa achieve lasting prosperity while remaining heavily dependent on external borrowing? The question has become increasingly urgent as governments across the continent
June 16, 2026
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Africa’s Minerals Are Changing Global Politics

A new global contest is accelerating, and its most important battlefield is not in Europe, the Middle East, or the Pacific. It is in Africa. Over the past several months, competition for strategic minerals has intensified as governments and corporations race to
June 16, 2026
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Why Global Powers Cannot Ignore Africa

A new geopolitical reality is taking shape, and it is becoming impossible for the world’s major powers to overlook. Across Africa, strategic minerals, expanding consumer markets, growing populations, and rising diplomatic influence are transforming the continent into one of the most important
June 16, 2026
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