The BRICS bloc, composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and recently admitted new members, is reshaping the global economic order by offering an alternative to Western-dominated financial institutions. The expansion signals growing influence among emerging economies and highlights a shift

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has publicly reaffirmed his country’s commitment to efforts aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine, following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The discussion focused on the ongoing peace process, security guarantees, and deepening cooperation

Washington is intensifying efforts to counter China’s entrenched position in Africa’s critical mineral markets, signalling a new phase of strategic competition over resources that are central to modern technology, clean energy and defense industries. The United States is increasingly relying on strategic

Africa’s vast reserves of critical minerals have once again placed the continent at the heart of global power politics, as major world economies intensify competition to secure supplies essential for the green energy transition and advanced manufacturing. Demand for cobalt, lithium, copper

The International Criminal Court (ICC) remains a central figure in debates over justice and sovereignty in Africa, with its ongoing investigations and prosecutions drawing both scrutiny and cooperation from African states. Critics argue that the ICC disproportionately targets African leaders and nations,

Efforts to end the Russia‑Ukraine war, now approaching its fourth year, continue to shape international diplomacy and redefine global alliances as key powers push for peace amid renewed hostilities and strategic deadlock. Recent developments illustrate the complexity of negotiating an end to

African nations are increasingly at the center of a growing geopolitical struggle as Western powers and China compete for access to strategic minerals crucial to the global energy transition and high‑technology industries. With key developments unfolding this year, the continent’s vast reserves