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Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed that his focus remains firmly on delivering the promises he made to voters, dismissing speculation over a possible third presidential term and insisting that Ghanaians entrusted him with only one additional mandate to govern. Speaking

Andy Burnham has been officially confirmed as the new leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing the final hurdle before taking office as the United Kingdom’s next prime minister following the resignation of Keir Starmer. Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester,

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing one of the most serious leadership challenges in its history as member states prepare for a crucial vote on the future of Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct that

 Chinese President Xi Jinping has unveiled an ambitious global artificial intelligence strategy, announcing new cooperation initiatives aimed at expanding AI development partnerships with ASEAN, BRICS members, Africa and Latin America as Beijing seeks to shape the future of the rapidly advancing technology.

Ukraine’s parliament has approved a new government led by Sergii Koretskyi, completing a major political transition as the country continues to manage the challenges of the ongoing war with Russia and mounting economic pressures. The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, voted to endorse

For decades, a single currency has dominated the rhythm of international commerce. From oil purchases and major infrastructure projects to international loans and cross-border trade, the United States dollar has remained the foundation of the global financial system. But across Africa, a

Deep beneath the earth, machines continue extracting the minerals that power the modern world. The cobalt leaving these mines will eventually become part of electric vehicle batteries. The copper will support global electricity networks. The lithium will contribute to the renewable energy

Tanzania is moving to strengthen its position in Africa’s mining sector through the construction of a state-of-the-art minerals laboratory worth more than Sh14 billion, a project expected to transform mineral testing services and reduce reliance on foreign laboratories. Minister for Minerals Anthony