Africa: 2026 FIFA World Cup From the Sidelines

Africa: 2026 FIFA World Cup From the Sidelines

When the final whistle sounded at the MetLife Stadium and Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina in extra time, the football world celebrated the end of another unforgettable chapter in the sport’s rich history. Records were broken, heroes were made, underdogs defied expectations, and billions of people across…

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AI rewards senior developers, side-lines juniors

AI rewards senior developers, side-lines juniors

South African developers investing in AI skills are gaining a competitive-edge. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a lever for higher earning potential in South Africa’s software developer ecosystem, while also shaping how developers create value in their careers. This is according to the latest “State of SA’s Developer Nation 2026” salary and benefits report…

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Africa: 2026 FIFA World Cup From the Sidelines

Africa: China Is Helping Build Africa’s Cities, but Its Approach Sidelines Local Urban Planners and Residents

As African cities experience some of the fastest urban growth rates in the world, China has become a major bilateral financier for urban infrastructure. From Nairobi’s elevated expressways to Lagos’s airport upgrades and Addis Ababa’s new riverside developments, Chinese-backed projects are transforming skylines and daily life across the continent. I study China’s economic engagements in…

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Africa: AUC Chairperson Had a Constructive Engagement With H.E. Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, President of Jica On the Sidelines of the Ticad9 Summit

Africa: AUC Chairperson Had a Constructive Engagement With H.E. Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, President of Jica On the Sidelines of the Ticad9 Summit

Today in Yokohama, Japan, the AUC Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf had a constructive engagement with H.E. Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, President of @jica_direct_en on the sidelines of the #TICAD9 Summit. He commended JICA’s strategic partnership with the AU & its investments in Africa’s key economic & social sectors. The Chairperson & Dr. Tanaka reaffirmed their…

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