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China is strengthening its footprint in Africa’s critical minerals sector, signing new agreements focused not only on extraction but increasingly on local processing and refining capacity across the continent. In recent weeks, state-backed firms from China have expanded negotiations with governments in

African governments are accelerating efforts to ensure that the continent’s vast mineral wealth translates into industrial growth and long-term economic transformation rather than continued dependence on raw exports. Across Southern and West Africa, policymakers are prioritizing beneficiation — the process of refining

Debate over the International Criminal Court has intensified across Africa this month, as governments and civil society groups continue to question the court’s impartiality and its impact on national sovereignty. The ICC, established under the Rome Statute, was designed to prosecute individuals

Discussions within the BRICS bloc over alternative trade settlement systems are gaining renewed attention in early 2026, as member states push to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar in cross-border transactions. The grouping — comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and

Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine have entered a delicate new phase, with renewed engagement involving the United States, Russia, the European Union, and other global actors seeking pathways toward de-escalation. After nearly two years of sustained conflict, battlefield dynamics

Competition between the United States and China over Africa’s critical minerals is intensifying, placing the continent at the center of a strategic global supply chain battle. Rare earth elements, cobalt, lithium, and other critical metals — essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy

African leaders are intensifying calls for equitable climate financing as negotiations continue under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), arguing that the continent remains disproportionately affected by global warming despite contributing the least to historical emissions. At the center

China is deepening its economic footprint across Africa through a new wave of infrastructure financing agreements, reinforcing its long-term strategic presence on the continent while reigniting debate over debt sustainability and development priorities. Recent bilateral meetings between African leaders and officials from

A sustained rise in the United States dollar is placing renewed strain on emerging market economies, as currency depreciation, capital outflows, and higher borrowing costs test financial resilience across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. In recent weeks, the dollar has strengthened against