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African Leaders Renew Push for ICC Reforms

Calls for reform of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are gaining renewed momentum across Africa, as policymakers argue that global justice mechanisms must evolve to reflect fairness, balance, and respect for national sovereignty. During recent diplomatic consultations in Addis Ababa and regional
February 17, 2026

China’s Coal Expansion Raises Global Climate Concerns

China has accelerated its coal power generation in the first half of 2025, commissioning 21 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity—the highest first-half total since 2016. This rise comes despite the country’s rapid growth in renewable energy, signaling persistent reliance on coal that
August 27, 2025

NATO to Match Ukraine Aid with $50 Billion This Year

NATO has announced plans to provide an additional $50 billion in military assistance to Ukraine by the end of the year, a move aimed at reinforcing Kyiv’s defense against Russia’s ongoing offensive. The pledge comes as the alliance seeks to maintain last
August 27, 2025

Africa-Singapore SAMEV Builds Path to Shared Growth

Tanzania has joined other African nations at the Fifth Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV), a high-level forum aimed at deepening cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development between Singapore and the African continent. The Tanzanian delegation is being led by the country’s
August 27, 2025

India Defends Oil Trade Amid Western Criticism

India’s Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, has firmly dismissed Western allegations that New Delhi is profiting from discounted Russian crude oil, insisting that the country’s energy policies serve its national interest and are conducted transparently. Speaking at a policy forum in New Delhi,
August 26, 2025

Gaza Hospital Strike Sparks Global Media Outcry

The recent airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza, which killed at least 20 people including five journalists, has become a flashpoint in the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian conflict. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from governments, press organizations, and human rights groups, highlighting the
August 26, 2025

West Africa Faces Security Rift Amid Military Divisions

The recent African military summit in Nigeria, convened to foster continental security cooperation, highlighted a growing divide in West Africa as Burkina Faso and Mali abstained from attending. Their absence underscores the fragile nature of regional alliances and the challenges of maintaining
August 26, 2025

Botswana Grapples with National Medical Crisis

Botswana’s President Duma Boko has declared a nationwide public health emergency after the collapse of the country’s medical supply chain triggered severe shortages of essential medicines and hospital supplies. In a late-night televised address, President Boko described the unfolding situation as “a
August 26, 2025

Trump Signs Executive Order Limiting Flag Burning

President Donald Trump has reignited a decades-old controversy in the United States by signing an executive order that directs the Justice Department to prosecute individuals who burn or desecrate the United States flag. Announced from the Oval Office on August 25, the
August 26, 2025
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