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Africa’s Critical Minerals Are Rewriting Global Power

Long before financial markets open in New York, London or Shanghai, excavators are already at work in mines scattered across Africa. Thousands of tonnes of rock are lifted from the ground every day, carrying minerals that will eventually become electric vehicle batteries,
July 14, 2026

Trump Declares US Will Guard Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States intends to become the “guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington should take responsibility for protecting one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors while insisting allied nations should pay
July 14, 2026

US Moves to Curb ICC Influence

The United States has renewed its opposition to the International Criminal Court (ICC), deepening a long-running dispute over the court’s jurisdiction and reigniting debate about the future of international justice. The latest diplomatic push reflects Washington’s longstanding position that the ICC should
July 14, 2026

Tanzania Seizes Sh4.9 Billion Smuggled Minerals Nationwide

 Tanzania has intensified its fight against illegal mineral trade after authorities seized minerals worth nearly Sh4.9 billion in a series of anti-smuggling operations carried out across the country over the past year, underscoring the government’s determination to protect national mineral resources and
July 13, 2026

Egypt Unveils Powerful Russian S-300VM Air Defence

 Egypt has publicly displayed its Russian-made S-300VM long-range air defence system for the first time, ending more than a decade of speculation over one of the country’s most strategically important military acquisitions. The unveiling took place during a recent military event, confirming
July 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham’s Death Reshapes US Senate Politics

 The United States is mourning the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, a powerful Republican lawmaker from South Carolina whose decades-long career placed him at the centre of America’s debates on national security, foreign policy and global conflicts. Graham died at the age
July 13, 2026

Hormuz Crisis Sends Global Oil Prices Higher

Global oil markets faced fresh pressure on Monday as crude prices jumped by more than 4 percent, driven by growing fears that escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran could threaten one of the world’s most important energy trade routes.
July 13, 2026

IMF Approves Tanzania’s $443 Million Economic Boost

Tanzania has secured a major financial boost after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board completed the final reviews of the country’s economic reform programmes, approving the immediate release of approximately US$443.8 million in new financing. The approval allows Tanzania to receive
July 12, 2026

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Tanzania Auxiliary Bishop

 Pope Leo XIV has appointed Fr Vincent Mpwaji of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam as the new Auxiliary Bishop of Dar es Salaam, strengthening the leadership structure of one of Tanzania’s most influential Catholic jurisdictions. The appointment was announced on Saturday,
July 12, 2026