By pairing a Creative Economy Diagnostic with a women-focused accelerator, Sierra Leone’s CreatiFi program is helping translate creative talent into an economic development catalyst. Amena is a young fashion designer based in Sierra Leone’s bustling Freetown. With their alluring patterns and vibrant colors, it is impossible to look away from Amena’s designs. When she first…
Apple’s new MacBook Neo The new MacBook Neo, announced by Apple late on Wednesday, is not a machine designed for power users. It certainly won’t replace anyone’s MacBook Pro or high-end gaming rig. Yet that’s exactly what makes it one of the smartest moves Apple has made in years — and one that should have…
“The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters”– Antonio Gramsci I recall vividly that I was in New York City when Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were locked in their historic contest for the American presidency in 2016. Within diplomatic circles, media houses, academic…
“Terrifying are the weaknesses of power”. African proverb You just knew they would not turn tail and get back to the US empty-handed. All those ships and planes and everything else that can destroy a country’s critical infrastructure and terminate its leadership massed against a country, Iran. Still, Iran negotiated between being beheaded or being…
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, marked a 100 days to the kicks off of the World Cup 2026, with a strong message of unity, size, and historical value yesterday. In a video message, the FIFA President highlighted the importance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States of America, Canada,…
Medicinal plants and their varied uses span from ancient medicine to modern cosmetics and pharmaceuticals amid a surging demand for more. Ahead of World Wildlife Day, marked annually on 3 March, we’re delving into why medicinal plants matter. Plants are critical for ecosystems to economies, said Danna J. Leaman, the outgoing co-chair of the Medicinal…
Brent crude jumped 10% to about US$80/barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted that prices could climb as high as $100 after US and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the Middle East into a new war. “While the military attacks are themselves supportive for oil prices, the key factor here…
U.S. allies and adversaries responded to the joint attacks launched Saturday by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, with some of America’s close partners describing the situation as “grave” and “perilous.” Below is a look at the latest reaction to the conflict that erupted Saturday between Iran and the U.S. and its closest ally in…
Much of the cobalt in a European electric vehicle battery, the lithium powering a Chinese storage plant, and the platinum in a hydrogen fuel cell begins its journey in Africa. The shipping lanes connecting Asia to Europe pass along African shores. ALSO READ: When the world chooses sides, where does Africa stand? Africa is also…
My smartphone is face down on my desk as I write this, not because something is wrong with it but because I am trying to finish one thought without it interrupting me. Such is the state of things in 2026. As the newest editorial intern at TechCentral, I have owned every phone that mattered in…
