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As war and unrest grip eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a shadow economy is thriving beneath the chaos  one driven by the illegal extraction and smuggling of the country’s vast mineral wealth. With gold, coltan, tin, and tantalum flowing across borders

 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

 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

A quiet but controversial cash payout has sparked whispers across Uganda’s political landscape, following claims that dozens of Members of Parliament recently received a hefty financial gift directly from President Yoweri Museveni. According to sources with knowledge of the transaction, the money—reported

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin hosted his Belarusian counterpart, Roman Golovchenko, in Moscow recently for discussions aimed at bolstering the already strong ties between their two nations. Their talks covered a wide range of issues, including economic cooperation, security, and energy. A

The African Union (AU) has selected Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé to lead the mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). His appointment comes at a crucial moment, as the region grapples with escalating violence that has

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has expressed grave concern over the worsening human rights situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This echoes similar concerns raised by the United Nations and member states, who are increasingly alarmed by

 U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in his ability to ease tensions between Israel and Turkey, offering himself as a mediator during a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking candidly during their meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump remarked, “I have