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Africa Demands Greater Control Of Strategic Resources

A growing number of African governments are adopting tougher policies to assert greater control over their natural resources, signaling a decisive shift away from decades of exporting raw materials toward building domestic industries that can generate jobs, technology and long-term economic growth.
July 27, 2026

Russia and U.S. Explore High-Level Talks Amid Ukraine War

Diplomatic efforts are underway to arrange a high-stakes meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, according to senior Russian officials. If realized, the summit would mark a significant development in international relations, particularly concerning the ongoing war in
April 24, 2025

China Denies Trade Talks With U.S., Urges End to Tariffs First

China has pushed back strongly against claims from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that trade negotiations between the two economic superpowers are underway, stating clearly that no such discussions are currently happening. Speaking at a regular press briefing, China’s Ministry of Commerce
April 24, 2025

Global Indifference Continues Amid DRC’s Ongoing Turmoil

  As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) grapples with a protracted crisis marked by violence, political instability, and humanitarian challenges,  the international community’s response remains alarmingly muted. Despite the DRC’s rich natural resources and its strategic importance to regional stability, global
April 24, 2025

China Pushes for Global Shift to Yuan Use

 China has rolled out an ambitious new plan to expand the use of its national currency, the yuan, in international trade and investment. The move, revealed by the People’s Bank of China earlier this week, seeks to gradually reduce reliance on the
April 24, 2025

Tanzania Outlines Ambitious Investment Budget Plans

Tanzania has unveiled a bold plan to reshape its economy through strategic investments and expanded partnerships with the private sector. The country’s new investment and planning budget for the 2025/2026 financial year was presented to Parliament on April 24 by Minister of
April 24, 2025

Tanzania Suspends Crop Imports from Two Nations

The Tanzanian government has made the decision to suspend the importation of certain agricultural products from South Africa and Malawi, following what it says is a lack of reciprocity from the two countries in opening their markets to Tanzanian produce. Agriculture Minister
April 24, 2025

ECOWAS Launch Its Golden Jubilee Celebrating 50 Years

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) celebrates  its 50th anniversary in May, leaders and stakeholders convened in Accra Ghana not only to honor its legacy but also to address the region’s most urgent issues. The Golden Jubilee served as
April 23, 2025
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