Global football body Fifa is branding the World Cup 2026 – and global football in general – as a celebration of inclusivity and diversity. It’s presented as a harbinger of peace and hope, and even somehow a saviour of African migrants who drown while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea. The humanitarian posturing should not…
Nigeria’s extensive coastline, inland waterways and rich cultural heritage provide a strong foundation for the development of a world-class aqua tourism industry. To this end, Chairman Bras Marine & Yacht Services, Prince Yomi Sonuga, has been championing the call to make Nigeria an aqua-tourism destination through greater investment in boating safety, modern marine infrastructure, navigation…
Conflict coltan smuggled from the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is finding its way into global markets and popular consumer products, despite due diligence systems Who buys Rwanda’s smuggled coltan? Download Resource Where have over 2,000 tonnes of smuggled conflict coltan gone? Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn These…
Record TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations champions, Egypt – with seven titles are looking at making an indelible mark on the global stage Egypt missed out on the 2022 edition, despite Mohammed Salah being one of the biggest stars in the global game. Their last appearance was in 2018, where they finished bottom of…
Jun 9 2026 (IPS) – Somewhere in Africa today, a woman will spend more than 30 minutes collecting water that may make her and her children sick. At the same time, her government will face severe fiscal constraints that will limit its ability to provide clean water, among other basic services. This injustice sits at…
Less human control of AI weaponry increases the appetite for wars, without their ending in sight, the Pontiff cautioned. From being experimental tools of technology companies in the West, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an advanced mechanism redefining human existence from the way it has been for centuries. The corporate world’s massive restructuring, leading to…
“Today, everyone recognises that trade is as much a security issue as an economic one.” European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde made this comment in February 2026, while addressing the Munich Security Conference. Although she was speaking about Europe, her words matter profoundly for Africa. The continent’s 54 economies face a three-way tension that has…
South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) has opened applications for K-Startup Grand Challenge 2026, a government-backed global startup acceleration program providing end-to-end support for international startups (Image: KSGC) South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) has opened applications for the K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC), the country’s premier government-backed acceleration program for international…
TVSM HLX 5 Million Celebration – Director & CEO KNR and President of IB Peyman Kargar TVS Motor Company (TVSM), part of TVS VENU, is a global leader in the two and three-wheeler segments, today announced that its globally trusted commuter motorcycle brand, TVS HLX series, has crossed the significant milestone of five million sales…
Signage at the Broadcom Inc. headquarters in San Jose, California, June 2, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images European stocks moved higher on Friday despite investors monitoring a global sell-off in chipmaking tech names. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index opened in negative territory before paring losses, and was last seen trading up…
