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Kenya is preparing to purchase gold reserves as part of efforts to diversify its foreign exchange holdings, according to the country’s central bank. Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge said the move is intended to strengthen reserve buffers and reduce reliance on traditional reserve assets. The announcement reflects a broader trend of African nations…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned that EU industrial competitiveness is under pressure from global rivals, highlighting China’s dominance in clean technology exports during a speech at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp. She said unfair competition, including state subsidies, overcapacity and market distortions, is challenging European businesses and urged faster regulatory…
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Switzerland will hold a national referendum on 14 June 2026 on a proposal to cap its population at 10 million, following a petition led by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP). The so-called “sustainability initiative” aims to restrict immigration once the population limit is reached. Both the Swiss federal government and parliament oppose the proposal,…
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NATO has launched a new mission, Arctic Sentry, to strengthen allied military coordination in the Arctic and High North, following tensions linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to acquire Greenland, part of NATO ally Denmark. The alliance said the mission will oversee increasing allied military activity and reinforce regional stability…
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced sustained criticism during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (11 February), as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch renewed attacks over government judgement and recent political controversies. Badenoch accused the government of scandal-ridden leadership, claiming the Prime Minister “has no plan… can’t even run his own office”. She also questioned the appointment of…
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A dispute has emerged between Belgium, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), and US-backed mining technology firm KoBold Metals over access to colonial-era geological records linked to Africa’s largest copper producer. The archives, housed at the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Brussels, contain extensive data on DR Congo’s mineral resources. Louis Watum Kabamba,…
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Ukraine is preparing for presidential elections alongside a potential referendum on a peace agreement with Russia, amid pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration to meet a reported mid-May 2026 timeline tied to proposed US security guarantees. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to outline the plan on 24 February, marking four years since the start…
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The United States and Azerbaijan have signed a strategic partnership agreement in Baku, expanding defence, economic, and technology cooperation amid shifting power dynamics in the South Caucasus. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed the deal with US Vice President JD Vance, who is touring the region following a visit to Armenia. Aliyev said the agreement marks…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will “never walk away” from the country or the electoral mandate given to his government, amid mounting political pressure within and beyond the Labour Party. The pressure follows a series of political controversies that have raised questions over leadership judgement and policy direction. The current scandal centres…
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Armenia and the United States have agreed to expand cooperation in the civil nuclear sector, marking a significant step in bilateral energy relations and regional geopolitics. The agreement was signed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and US Vice President JD Vance during Vance’s two-day visit. The deal finalises negotiations on a 123 Agreement, enabling…
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