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Weidel Criticises Merz Over New Ukraine Aid

Alternative for Germany (AfD) leader Alice Weidel has criticised Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Germany’s latest financial and military support for Ukraine, arguing that Berlin is committing additional taxpayer funds abroad while facing financial pressures at home. Weidel made the remarks after Merz
October 7, 2026

Zelenskyy: Wartime Elections Would Tear Ukraine Apart

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said holding elections under Ukraine’s current wartime conditions would be impossible, warning that a nationwide vote could destabilize the country and deepen divisions. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Zelenskyy said his immediate priority was ending the war
August 24, 2026

Tanzania faces ICC dilemma amid US sanctions

The latest decision by the United States to impose sanctions on senior officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has renewed an important debate in Tanzania over the country’s relationship with the court and the broader implications of aligning itself with international
August 20, 2026

Trump Suspends 50% Tariffs Against Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended plans to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, easing immediate trade tensions between the United States and Canada. The decision comes amid ongoing discussions between Washington and Ottawa over trade, economic cooperation and bilateral relations. Trump
August 20, 2026

Africa Pushes For Greater Control Of Critical Minerals

African countries are stepping up efforts to gain greater control over the continent’s critical mineral resources as global demand for minerals such as cobalt, lithium, copper, manganese and graphite continues to rise. Africa holds about 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves,
August 19, 2026

Zambia Targets 3 Million Tonnes Of Copper Production

Zambia is targeting annual copper production of 3 million metric tonnes by 2031, an ambitious plan that would more than triple the country’s current output and strengthen its position as one of Africa’s leading copper producers. The target has gained renewed attention
August 19, 2026

DRC Bans Copper And Cobalt Concentrate Exports

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates, in a move aimed at increasing domestic processing and ensuring the country captures greater value from its mineral resources. The decision was announced through an official order
August 19, 2026

US Pressures African States To Withdraw From ICC

The United States is reportedly increasing pressure on several African countries to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), raising fresh concerns over the future of the court and its influence across the continent. The pressure comes as the ICC faces growing
August 19, 2026

US Sanctions ICC President And Senior Prosecutor

The United States has imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, escalating the Trump administration’s campaign against the Hague-based court. The sanctions were announced on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, by US Secretary of
August 19, 2026
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