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BRICS nations are accelerating efforts to reshape the global financial system, intensifying cooperation on trade in local currencies, development financing and payment mechanisms as the bloc seeks to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar in international commerce. The renewed momentum follows commitments

The balance of power in global diplomacy is undergoing a quiet transformation, and Africa is increasingly becoming a continent that shapes international decisions rather than simply responding to them. For generations, Africa was often discussed in global forums through the lens of

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is intensifying efforts to pursue accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity, widening investigations across multiple conflict zones as pressure grows on governments to cooperate with international justice despite mounting political resistance. In recent months, ICC

Russia has intensified its summer military offensive across eastern and northeastern Ukraine, launching one of its largest coordinated assaults of the year as Moscow seeks to gain additional territory before the arrival of autumn, when deteriorating weather is expected to slow battlefield

 Africa has become the epicenter of a global struggle for critical minerals, with the race to secure rare earth elements increasingly shaping international alliances, trade policies and geopolitical strategy. As the world accelerates its transition to clean energy and advanced technologies, the

For decades, Africa’s global importance was largely defined by what existed beneath its soil — minerals, oil, gas and other natural resources that attracted international attention. But a new reality is emerging across the continent: Africa’s greatest strategic asset may not be

The race for the future of energy is moving beyond traditional oil and gas fields, and Africa has emerged at the centre of a new global competition. From lithium used in electric vehicle batteries to cobalt, graphite and other strategic minerals powering

For decades, Africa’s relationship with major global powers was often defined by a familiar pattern  external actors setting priorities while African nations adjusted their strategies around foreign interests. But a new chapter is emerging as countries across the continent increasingly seek partnerships

For nearly eight decades, the United States dollar has stood at the center of global finance, dominating international trade, energy markets and central bank reserves. But a new financial contest is emerging as BRICS nations push to build alternative systems that could