Senegal produced a performance full of courage, quality and ambition, but were ultimately punished by the ruthless efficiency of France as the Lions of Teranga suffered a 3-1 defeat in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match in New York on Tuesday. For long periods at the MetLife Stadium, Senegal looked every bit…
The geographical reach of arboviral diseases is rapidly growing. Climate pressures, urbanisation, overstretched health systems, lack of reliable point of care diagnostics and gaps in surveillance and reporting are seeing diseases like dengue emerging in new countries. In Africa and Latin America, dengue is becoming an increasingly urgent public health concern. And as health budgets…
President Donald Trump did not rule out the government’s paying people who were charged with assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol in an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” and he also contended without evidence that recent California elections were “rigged.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free…
Shares of companies tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure fell Tuesday after a report that OpenAI has fallen short of internal growth expectations, raising fresh questions about whether the pace of spending across the sector is sustainable. Oracle, which has a $300 billion, five-year partnership to supply computing power to OpenAI for AI operations, dropped more…
The just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco was filled with unforgettable moments on the pitch; but beyond the goals, drama, and silverware, the tournament also delivered major stories off the field. From global celebrities in the stands to financial revelations and key CAF decisions, here is what you may have missed during…
One of the commitments the South African presidency of the G20 made in its policy priorities document at the beginning of 2025 was to push for fairer, more transparent sovereign credit ratings. And to address the high cost of capital caused by an illusive perception of high risk in developing economies. South Africa proposed to…
When Africa gathered in Addis Ababa from September 8 to 10, 2025, for the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2), the message was loud and clear: the continent wants climate investment, not climate aid. This second gathering of African leaders, experts, financiers, and activists was not just another diplomatic ritual. It was a defining moment in…
The share of bilateral exports between Africa and the Caribbean, despite extensive shared history, has never surpassed 6%, according to an ITC and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) study, leaving much room for growth of up to $2.1 billion within the next 5 years according to new studies. Key to this growth is adding value in…
South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its technological evolution, poised to redefine itself as Africa’s leading digital powerhouse. Over the past two years, political leaders and media narratives have painted a picture of rapid digital transformation, underscoring the government’s ambition to position South Africa at the forefront of innovation. President Cyril Ramaphosa reinforced…
