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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

South Korea Begins Removing Border Loudspeakers

The South Korean government has officially begun dismantling loudspeakers that were previously used to broadcast anti-North Korea messages along the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), as part of efforts to ease political and military tensions between the two nations. The announcement was made
August 4, 2025

Africa Faces Rising Crisis on World Trafficking Day

On July 30, the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons has cast a stark light on Africa’s growing human trafficking crisis, driven by war, poverty, and mass displacement. Countries such as Sudan, Nigeria, and those in the Horn of Africa are facing
August 2, 2025

Diesel Price Hike Sparks Deadly Angola Protests

At least 22 people have been killed and more than 1,200 arrested in Angola following widespread protests triggered by a sharp rise in diesel prices. The demonstrations began on July 28 in Luanda, the capital city, after minibus taxi drivers went on
August 2, 2025

DR Congo’s FC Barcelona Deal Sparks Debate at Home

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s recent partnership with Spanish football giant FC Barcelona has drawn both praise and criticism, reflecting a broader trend of African nations aligning with European clubs to boost tourism and national image. DR Congo now joins countries
August 2, 2025

Iran Threatens Strategic Missile Strikes on Israel

Iran has issued a stark warning of a potential retaliatory strike against Israel within 48 hours should hostilities escalate, signaling a significant rise in regional tensions. According to Brics News, Iranian officials have stated their readiness to carry out heavy strategic missile
August 2, 2025

China Announces BRICS Move to Reduce U.S. Dollar Reliance

The 17th BRICS Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro earlier this month, underscored a key paradox in international politics: a bloc often dismissed as fragmented and ineffective managed to provoke an immediate and forceful economic reaction from the United States—arguably the world’s
August 2, 2025

Nuclear Tensions Escalate Between U.S. and Russia

Tensions between the United States and Russia have reached a new high following a dramatic exchange between former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and U.S. President Donald Trump, with both leaders issuing veiled nuclear threats amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. President Trump,
August 2, 2025

Canada to Formally Recognize Palestine at UN

Canada has announced its intention to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. The move was revealed by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, aligning the North American nation with a growing group of Western
July 31, 2025

Trump’s Tariff Move Strains US-India Relations

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on imports from India, beginning this coming Friday. The announcement, made via Trump’s social platform, Truth Social, is reportedly in response to India’s continued purchase of oil from
July 31, 2025
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