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African Leaders Demand Fair Climate Financing

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
February 15, 2026

Peace Talks Must Succeed Before Elections, Zelenskyy

Efforts to end the Russia‑Ukraine war, now approaching its fourth year, continue to shape international diplomacy and redefine global alliances as key powers push for peace amid renewed hostilities and strategic deadlock. Recent developments illustrate the complexity of negotiating an end to
February 12, 2026

Africa’s Minerals Fuel Global Geopolitical Power Struggle

African nations are increasingly at the center of a growing geopolitical struggle as Western powers and China compete for access to strategic minerals crucial to the global energy transition and high‑technology industries. With key developments unfolding this year, the continent’s vast reserves
February 12, 2026

Rwanda Orders Mass Closure of Churches Nationwide

Rwanda has ordered the closure of thousands of unregistered churches and mosques in a sweeping regulatory crackdown that is reshaping the country’s religious landscape and triggering nationwide debate about faith, governance, and civil liberties. Authorities say the enforcement action is part of
February 12, 2026

Ukraine War Reshapes Global Alliances and Diplomacy

The ongoing war in Ukraine is significantly reshaping global alliances and diplomatic strategy, exposing strains within Western partnerships, deepening Russia’s engagement with non-Western powers, and accelerating the shift toward a more multipolar international order. As fighting continues alongside intermittent peace diplomacy, the
February 11, 2026

Western Sanctions on Russia Reshape Global Economy and Energy

Western governments have intensified economic pressure on Russia through expanded sanctions targeting energy exports, financial institutions, and trade networks, moves that are reshaping global markets, disrupting supply chains, and accelerating long-term shifts in energy and commodity flows. The European Union and G7
February 11, 2026

Ukraine War Offers Strategic Lessons for African Diplomacy

The ongoing war in Ukraine offers African nations a rare window into the dynamics of great-power competition, economic sanctions, and strategic diplomacy. Experts say the conflict underscores the need for African states to safeguard sovereignty, diversify partnerships, and strengthen economic and security
February 11, 2026

Africa Becomes Battleground for Critical Resource Race

Competition between Western countries and China for rare earth minerals, critical metals, and energy resources across Africa is intensifying, placing the continent at the center of a new phase of global geopolitical and economic rivalry. Driven by rising demand for materials used
February 10, 2026

Twelve Miners Die in DRC Copper Mine Collapse

Twelve miners tragically lost their lives after a copper mine collapsed in Tulizembe, located in the mineral-rich Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, trapping workers deep inside the mine and prompting a rapid but
February 10, 2026