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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

China Pauses U.S. Private Equity Investments Amid Tensions

 China has begun quietly pulling back from new investments in U.S. private equity firms, reflecting the deepening economic and political rift between the two global powers. Several major Chinese state-backed funds are reportedly suspending fresh capital commitments to American private equity firms.
April 22, 2025

Gold Climbs to Record High of $3,500 Per Ounce

Gold prices have surged to a historic high of $3,500 an ounce, marking a major moment in the global financial landscape as investors increasingly turn to the precious metal in search of safety amid mounting economic and political uncertainty. The rally reflects
April 22, 2025

Kabila’s Party Suspended as DRC Alleges Treason

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has suspended the political party of former President Joseph Kabila and moved to seize his assets, accusing him of betraying the country by supporting the M23 rebel movement. The decision, announced by the Interior Ministry late
April 21, 2025

Putin Attends Easter Service in Moscow as War Continues

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended Orthodox Easter celebrations on Sunday night at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in central Moscow, even as questions swirled around the sincerity of a Russian-declared ceasefire in Ukraine. The midnight service, led by Patriarch Kirill—the head
April 21, 2025

China Vows Response to US-Led Trade Alliances

Tensions between China and the United States took another sharp turn this week, as Beijing warned it will retaliate against countries that align with Washington on trade policies seen as targeting Chinese interests. The statement marks a deepening of the ongoing trade
April 21, 2025

Pope Francis Dies at 88 on Easter Monday

Pope Francis, a spiritual leader who spent more than a decade reshaping the Catholic Church with his message of compassion, humility, and reform, passed away peacefully on Easter Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed that he died in the
April 21, 2025

U.S. May Recognize Crimea as Russian in Peace Deal

Reports have emerged suggesting that the United States is considering recognizing Russia’s control over Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement with Ukraine. This potential shift in U.S. foreign policy,  marks a dramatic departure from Washington’s longstanding stance and aims to
April 19, 2025

Trump Predicts US-China Deal Within Four Weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that a new trade agreement between the United States and China could be finalized within the next three to four weeks, signaling what he claims will be a major shift in global economic relations. Speaking
April 18, 2025
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