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Congo’s Resources Smuggled Amid Ongoing Conflict

The ongoing conflict in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is driving a troubling trade in the country’s rich mineral resources, with neighboring nations illegally smuggling out vast amounts of gold, coltan, and cobalt. These precious minerals, essential
April 10, 2025

Kabila’s Return to Congo Sparks Mixed Reactions

Joseph Kabila’s planned return to the Democratic Republic of Congo has sparked both hope and concern among the Congolese people and political leaders alike. The former president, who ruled the country from 2001 to 2019, has been living abroad since 2023, but
April 10, 2025

China Open to Talks with U.S. Over Trade Dispute

Amid heightened trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, China has announced its readiness to settle economic differences through mutual consultation and negotiation signaling a softer tone in what has become a deeply entrenched standoff between the world’s two largest economies. The statement
April 10, 2025

Russia Taunts West Over Trade Sanctions Impact

As global tensions simmer, Russia is taking a defiant stance against Western trade sanctions, choosing not only to adapt but to ridicule the efforts of the United States and European Union to economically isolate Moscow. The response from the Kremlin has been
April 10, 2025

Europe Eyes U.S. Gas as Tariff Tensions Rise

The European Union is reportedly weighing the possibility of increasing its purchases of American natural gas, a move seen as a way to ease rising trade tensions with the United States under Donald Trump’s renewed pressure on allies. In recent remarks, Trump
April 10, 2025

Congo Ends U.S. PR Deal, Seeks Direct Ties

The Democratic Republic of Congo has officially ended its contract with a high-profile American public relations firm as it shifts its diplomatic approach to build closer, more direct relations with  U.S. President Donald Trump and his circle. The contract, reportedly worth hundreds
April 9, 2025

U.S. Defense Secretary Warns China Over Panama Canal

 U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned against what he called rising Chinese influence over one of the world’s most vital shipping routes the Panama Canal. Addressing a press conference alongside Panamanian officials, Hegseth declared, “China did not build this canal. China
April 9, 2025

Trump Renews Criticism of China Over Trade Imbalance

 U.S. President Donald Trump has once again lashed out at China’s economic policies, accusing the country of years of unfair trade practices at the expense of the United States. Speaking at a recent campaign style rally, Trump declared, “China has ripped us
April 9, 2025
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