China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief
David Malpass also said that Beijing’s claim to be a developing nation is no longer credible.
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Africa: In a World of Blocs, France and Kenya Chose the Middle
Why Nairobi? A lot of ink has already been spilled to explain the choice of Kenya to host the upcoming Africa France summit, the first gathering of heads of state from the continent Emmanuel Macron is convening since his election in 2017. But a broader, more geopolitical explanation has largely been overlooked. The origin of…
France is World Cup favorite
Kylian Mbappe exercising inside the gym at Ciudad Real Madrid on May 06, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Antonio Villalba | Real Madrid | Getty Images France has emerged as a clear fan favorite for this year’s FIFA World Cup in North America, according to a Bank of America survey — but Microsoft’s Copilot artificial intelligence…
Toronto World Cup tickets to be resold for face value on FIFA marketplace | World Cup 2026 News
Tickets for matches at other venues can be listed above face value on the official resale and exchange marketplace. Published On 7 May 20267 May 2026 Tickets to World Cup matches in Toronto can now only be resold for their original price on FIFA’s official marketplace after football’s world governing body updated its policy to…
World Password Day: Password Security in a Breach-Driven World
The first Thursday of May each year marks ‘World Password Day’, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of securing passwords and following the best online security practices. With cyber-attacks and data breaches an almost daily occurrence globally, Brett Russell, Head of Product and CISO at MetroFibre, provides a sobering reality check…
Africa: Joint Statement On World Press Freedom Day 2026
H.E. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission (AUC), and Mr. Omar Faruk Osman, President of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), have issued the following joint statement to mark World Press Freedom Day 2026. 3 May 2026 – On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day…
Africa: Statement By H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, African Union Commission, On the Occasion of the Commemoration of the 2026 World Press Freedom Day, Under the Theme – ‘Shaping a Future At Peace’ – 3 May 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Dear Fellow Africans: The African Union joins the global community in commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2026, observed annually on 3 May, marking the anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration of 1991, a landmark affirmation of the essential role of a free, independent, and pluralistic press in advancing democracy and sustainable development. This year’s theme, “Shaping…
5/3/2026: Disaster Tourists; Birds Of War; Perfume Capital Of The World
First, when the volunteer helping after a hurricane is a white nationalist. Then, birders flock here since guerrillas disarmed. And, Grasse: The perfume capital of the world.
Africa: World Cup 2026 – Red Cards for Players Who Cover Mouths and Walk Off in Protest
Players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents and teams who leave the pitch without the referee’s permission can be given red cards under new rules announced on Wednesday by football’s lawmakers. The International Football Association Board (Ifab), which has been overseeing the sport’s laws since 1886, outlined the changes during its meeting in…
Africa: World Bank Approves $250 Million to Transform Kinshasa’s Waste Management and Create Jobs
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2026–The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $250 million in financing for the Kinshasa Urban Transformation and Jobs Program — known as Kin la Belle — to improve solid waste management services and create inclusive employment opportunities in Kinshasa. The program is a cornerstone of the World Bank Group’s comprehensive support…