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Brics Reshapes Global Economy Beyond Dollar

For nearly eight decades, the United States dollar has stood at the center of global finance, dominating international trade, energy markets and central bank reserves. But a new financial contest is emerging as BRICS nations push to build alternative systems that could
July 25, 2026

Xi Launches Global AI Drive Targeting Developing Nations

 Chinese President Xi Jinping has unveiled an ambitious global artificial intelligence strategy, announcing new cooperation initiatives aimed at expanding AI development partnerships with ASEAN, BRICS members, Africa and Latin America as Beijing seeks to shape the future of the rapidly advancing technology.
July 17, 2026

Ukraine Approves New Government Under Koretskyi Leadership

Ukraine’s parliament has approved a new government led by Sergii Koretskyi, completing a major political transition as the country continues to manage the challenges of the ongoing war with Russia and mounting economic pressures. The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, voted to endorse
July 17, 2026

Africa Builds New Paths Beyond Dollar Dominance

For decades, a single currency has dominated the rhythm of international commerce. From oil purchases and major infrastructure projects to international loans and cross-border trade, the United States dollar has remained the foundation of the global financial system. But across Africa, a
July 17, 2026

Africa Moves To Control Its Minerals

Deep beneath the earth, machines continue extracting the minerals that power the modern world. The cobalt leaving these mines will eventually become part of electric vehicle batteries. The copper will support global electricity networks. The lithium will contribute to the renewable energy
July 17, 2026

Sanctions Are Reshaping The Global Order

The cargo vessel left port carrying grain, industrial equipment and manufactured goods. Its destination had not changed. Its payment route had. Instead of using traditional financial channels, the transaction moved through alternative banking arrangements established after sweeping international sanctions disrupted long-standing commercial
July 17, 2026

Global Powers Race For Africa’s Infrastructure

Before dawn, freight trains rolled through East Africa, cargo ships docked at expanding ports along the Atlantic and Indian Ocean coastlines, and construction crews resumed work on highways designed to connect some of the continent’s fastest-growing economies. To millions of Africans, these
July 17, 2026

US Tightens Ebola Travel Restrictions on DRC

 The United States has imposed stricter travel measures for its citizens departing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as health authorities respond to the country’s ongoing Ebola outbreak, which has spread into new areas and continues to claim lives. Under the new
July 16, 2026

Mavunde Pushes Sh14 Billion Minerals Laboratory Project

Tanzania is moving to strengthen its position in Africa’s mining sector through the construction of a state-of-the-art minerals laboratory worth more than Sh14 billion, a project expected to transform mineral testing services and reduce reliance on foreign laboratories. Minister for Minerals Anthony
July 16, 2026
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