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Africa Questions Global Courts Amid Sovereignty Concerns Rising

February 19, 2026
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 Nations Intensify Push Against Financial Dependence

February 19, 2026
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

BRICS Expansion Reshapes Global Financial Landscape

February 18, 2026
The BRICS alliance is accelerating its expansion and deepening efforts to build alternative financial structures that could reshape global economic dynamics in 2026. With new members joining the bloc and discussions intensifying around non‑Western monetary frameworks, emerging economies — particularly in Africa

ICC Faces Scrutiny Over Justice in Africa

February 18, 2026
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

Ukraine Peace Talks Resume Amid Rising Tensions

February 18, 2026
Fresh efforts to end the nearly four‑year war between Ukraine and Russia resumed in Geneva this week, but diplomats are struggling to bridge fundamental differences as fighting continues at an intense pace. On Tuesday, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators convened in a third

Global Powers Compete for Africa’s Critical Minerals

February 18, 2026
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

Calm Returns to Uvira After Rebel Withdrawal

February 18, 2026
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.

Witness Testifies in Lissu Treason Trial Drama Continues

February 18, 2026
The treason trial involving opposition leader Tundu Lissu entered a critical phase this week after a senior police officer told the court how authorities received intelligence alleging that groups of young people were being mobilised to disrupt the country’s next general election.
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