Africa: The LSF welcomes the Launch of the First African Government Bond (USD) ETF available in Europe

Africa: Can the U.S. and Europe Cooperate in Africa?

Africa’s global role is constantly evolving. Demographically, Africa is poised to occupy a dominant position in the world over the coming decades. By 2050, Africa’s share of the global population will have grown from its current 19 percent to 28 percent, reaching nearly 2.8 billion people. This growth will be concentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa due…

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How Europe is preparing for extreme heat

How Europe is preparing for extreme heat

On the Eurostar platform at St Pancras International station in London, Great Britain, on 1 November 2025. Stephane Mouchmouche | Afp | Getty Images Gripped by drought, raging wildfires and a summer of weather extremes, countries across Europe are scrambling to address the widely underestimated climate challenge of extreme heat. Supercharged by the climate crisis,…

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Battling wildfires across Europe

Battling wildfires across Europe

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Battling wildfires across Europe 02:25 UP NEXT Andrea Bocelli and children’s choir perform for Pope Leo at ‘Concert for Peace’ 02:08 Trump vows retaliatory strike after failed Iranian attack 01:27 Iran launches surprise attack on U.S. Middle East…

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Why Europe is turning to South Africa for cross-border innovation

Why Europe is turning to South Africa for cross-border innovation

European organisations entered 2026 carrying the weight of competing priorities. They were expected to innovate faster while modernising legacy systems, scale AI initiatives while maintaining governance and compliance, improve resilience while reducing operational costs, and deliver seamless customer experiences against a backdrop of constant technological and economic change. For many businesses, the pressure is coming…

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