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U.S. President Donald Trump inaugurated the first meeting of his newly established “Peace Board,” convening representatives from 40 countries alongside international observers. During the opening session, Trump announced that nine participating nations had pledged a combined $7 billion for the reconstruction of

A significant shift is underway across Africa as governments, legal experts and policymakers intensify debate over the continent’s relationship with the International Criminal Court, raising fundamental questions about sovereignty, fairness and the future of global justice. For more than two decades, the

African governments are stepping up efforts to reduce long-standing financial dependence on foreign powers, accelerating reforms aimed at strengthening economic sovereignty, expanding regional trade, and protecting strategic industries from external control. The renewed push comes as policymakers across the continent reassess global

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

Africa is emerging as the epicenter of a global scramble for rare earth minerals, critical metals, and energy resources, as Western nations and China intensify their strategic investments across the continent in 2026. These minerals — including cobalt, lithium, and other rare

Life is gradually returning to Uvira, the lakeside city in eastern Congo, nearly a month after the withdrawal of the M23/AFC rebel coalition. Residents are cautiously resuming their daily routines while government authorities work to restore order and normalcy across the city.