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Africa’s vast reserves of critical minerals have once again placed the continent at the heart of global power politics, as major world economies intensify competition to secure supplies essential for the green energy transition and advanced manufacturing. Demand for cobalt, lithium, copper

The International Criminal Court (ICC) remains a central figure in debates over justice and sovereignty in Africa, with its ongoing investigations and prosecutions drawing both scrutiny and cooperation from African states. Critics argue that the ICC disproportionately targets African leaders and nations,

Efforts to end the Russia‑Ukraine war, now approaching its fourth year, continue to shape international diplomacy and redefine global alliances as key powers push for peace amid renewed hostilities and strategic deadlock. Recent developments illustrate the complexity of negotiating an end to

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

On February 11, 1990, the world witnessed a defining moment in modern history as Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s preeminent anti-apartheid leader, walked free from Victor Verster Prison after 27 years behind bars. His release signaled not only the end of decades of

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

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