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ICC Faces Scrutiny Over Justice in Africa

The International Criminal Court (ICC) continues to face scrutiny over its actions in Africa, as debates intensify regarding accusations of bias, selective justice, and geopolitical influence. Critics argue that while the court’s mandate is to prosecute crimes against humanity, war crimes, and
February 18, 2026

Kagame Warns Kinshasa Over Peace Deal Breach

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has voiced strong support for a peace agreement recently signed with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), but has also issued a stern warning about any potential bad faith actions from Kinshasa. Speaking in Kigali during Rwanda’s Liberation
July 8, 2025

World Bank Raises Poverty Threshold to $3 Daily

The World Bank has officially revised the international poverty line, increasing it from $2.15 to $3.00 per person per day. The new figure—equivalent to approximately TSh7,834—is now the globally accepted threshold for extreme poverty. The change was announced following the release of
July 8, 2025

Armed Men Disrupt Human Rights Briefing in Nairobi

What was meant to be a solemn press conference by grieving mothers turned into a chaotic and violent scene on June 6, when armed men stormed the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi. The attack occurred just before a
July 8, 2025

Cyprus Minister Lands in Tanzania for EU Mission

Tanzania is this week hosting Dr. Constantinos Kombos, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, who has arrived on a three-day diplomatic mission on behalf of Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and
July 7, 2025

BRICS Leaders Call for Fairer World Order

Leaders from the influential BRICS bloc — made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — convened this weekend in Rio de Janeiro, seeking to realign the global balance of power through reforms in diplomacy, trade, climate policy, and international
July 7, 2025

Rwanda Reaffirms Commitment to DR Congo Peace Agreement

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has reaffirmed his country’s dedication to upholding the recently signed peace agreement aimed at ending years of conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Speaking to reporters on July 4, during Rwanda’s
July 7, 2025

Kagame Expresses Doubt Over Peace Deal With Congo

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has cast doubt on the viability of a newly signed U.S.-brokered peace agreement between his country and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that Kigali will respond firmly to any breach of trust by its neighbour. The
July 7, 2025

Musk Launches America Party, Upsets Trump Bloc

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has launched a new political movement dubbed the America Party, escalating a bitter fallout with Donald Trump, the former U.S. president and Republican front-runner. The surprise announcement marks a dramatic turning point in their alliance and sets the
July 7, 2025
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