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Africa’s Minerals Fuel Global Geopolitical Power Struggle

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
February 12, 2026
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Rwanda Orders Mass Closure of Churches Nationwide

Rwanda has ordered the closure of thousands of unregistered churches and mosques in a sweeping regulatory crackdown that is reshaping the country’s religious landscape and triggering nationwide debate about faith, governance, and civil liberties. Authorities say the enforcement action is part of
February 12, 2026
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Twelve Miners Die in DRC Copper Mine Collapse

Twelve miners tragically lost their lives after a copper mine collapsed in Tulizembe, located in the mineral-rich Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, trapping workers deep inside the mine and prompting a rapid but
February 10, 2026
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Trump Threatens to Block New Canada-Detroit Bridge

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a new bridge connecting Canada and the United States across the Detroit River. The president demanded that Canada transfer half ownership of the bridge to the United States and meet unspecified
February 10, 2026
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South Sudan Peace Talks Resume in Nairobi

Peace negotiations aimed at ending South Sudan’s prolonged political and security crisis have resumed in Nairobi, Kenya, offering renewed hope for dialogue after months of stagnation. The talks, known as the Tumaini Initiative, were relaunched following the collapse of earlier discussions last
February 10, 2026
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DRC President Holds High-Level Talks in Angola

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, on Monday undertook a one-day working visit to Luanda, where he held high-level talks with Angolan President João Lourenço, who is set to step down in the coming days as Chairperson of
February 10, 2026

Tanzania Wins Uganda Support for UN Council Seat

Tanzania has received a major diplomatic boost after Uganda agreed to withdraw from the race for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council and instead back Tanzania’s bid, a move that strengthens regional cooperation within East Africa. The understanding was
February 7, 2026
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Congo President Seeks Another Term at 82

President Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo-Brazzaville has announced that he will once again run for the presidency in elections scheduled for March, a decision that could further extend his time in power beyond four decades. The 82-year-old leader made the announcement on
February 7, 2026
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Kenya Urges Vigilance Over Risky Overseas Job Offers

Kenya’s government has renewed its warning to citizens, particularly young people seeking employment, to remain alert to overseas job offers that appear attractive but may conceal serious risks. Officials say an increasing number of Kenyans are falling victim to fake recruitment networks
February 7, 2026
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