International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools
A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.
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Africa: British International Investment Targets £9bn New Capital for Africa Economic Growth
British International Investment (BII), has launched its new five-year strategy, with the aim to drive £9 billion of new capital into Africa to support economic growth. A central pillar of the strategy is a focus on accelerating the flow of private capital into African countries. Of the £9 billion, BII will contribute nearly £5 billion,…
Africa: Quintet Joint Statement On the Third International Sudan Conference
The Quintet (African Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development, League of Arab States, European Union, and the United Nations), remains committed to facilitating an inclusive Sudanese-owned inter-Sudanese political dialogue aimed at ending the war and laying the foundations for a peaceful political transition. In advance of the Third International Sudan Conference in Berlin on 15 April…
Accountable Institutions and Key Steps When Hiring International Teams
A fast-growing company hires a developer in Poland, a marketing lead in Brazil, and a finance contractor in Kenya. And all of these employees are brought in without anyone ever setting foot in the same office. Meetings are held via video calls, documents are accessed and shared in the cloud, and the entire team collaborates…
Why is Hungary’s election so important on the international stage? | Elections
Washington, Moscow, Kyiv and Brussels will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the election. Opinion polls in Hungary suggest longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orban has a battle on his hands in Sunday’s election. Washington, Moscow, Kyiv and Brussels will be eagerly awaiting the outcome. So why is this election so important outside of Hungary? Presenter:…
Africa: Kigali International Airport Ranks Third Best in Africa
Kigali International Airport has been ranked the third best airport in Africa in the 2026 SKYTRAX World Airport Awards. The recognition adds to Rwanda’s broader efforts to position itself as a regional aviation hub, supported by ongoing investments in infrastructure and service delivery. ALSO READ: RwandAir wins three accolades at World Airline Awards The awards…
Africa: International Relations in Turmoil
An enormous danger and already a human and economic reality for over three weeks! The war launched against Iran is further exacerbating the turmoil and anxieties in a world already reeling and powerless in the face of the conflict unfolding in Ukraine and the open massacres in Gaza. Not to mention the civil wars in…
Africa: Iran War Constricting International Travel
The war between Iran, the United States and Israel is disrupting international travels, especially in the Gulf region; causing major Gulf carriers like Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad to lose about $200 million daily, according to the latest report by simple.flying, a renowned online aviation magazine. The magazine reported that thousands of passengers have been stranded,…
Africa: 2026 Oscars – Norway’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Wins Best International Feature As Africa’s Wait Continues (Full List)
The Tunisian docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab, which generated strong pre-ceremony buzz, ultimately failed to secure the award for the continent. The weekend was all about the 98th Academy Awards, which took place on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to honour the best films released in 2025. For the 21st consecutive year,…
Africa: AU Honors Women Workers On International Women’s Day 2026
Addis Ababa — The African Union Commission (AUC) marked International Women’s Day 2026 by spotlighting the often unseen contributions of women who keep the continent’s premier multilateral institution running. Held at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, the event was organized by the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD) under the theme “Honoring Women…