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Climate Displacement Crisis Forces Urgent Global Action

 A rapidly intensifying wave of climate-driven displacement is forcing governments, humanitarian agencies and global institutions to confront what experts now describe as one of the defining challenges of the 21st century. Across continents, millions of people are being pushed from their homes
February 19, 2026

ODM Faces Deep Rift Ahead Kenya 2027 Elections

Tensions within Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement are escalating as the party grapples with internal divisions just over a year away from the 2027 general elections. What was once a united opposition is now split into rival factions, exposing differences over strategy, alliances,
February 19, 2026

Africa Questions Global Courts Amid Sovereignty Concerns Rising

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
February 19, 2026

African Nations Intensify Push Against Financial Dependence

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
February 19, 2026

BRICS Expansion Reshapes Global Financial Landscape

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
February 18, 2026

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

Ukraine Peace Talks Resume Amid Rising Tensions

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
February 18, 2026

Global Powers Compete for Africa’s Critical Minerals

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
February 18, 2026

Calm Returns to Uvira After Rebel Withdrawal

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.
February 18, 2026

UN Warns Migrants Face Extreme Libya Abuses Crisis

A new report by the United Nations has raised alarm over worsening abuses against migrants trapped inside Libya, warning that thousands of vulnerable people — including young girls — face extreme violence, sexual exploitation, torture and even death while attempting to reach
February 18, 2026
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