Three years into Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership, Burkina Faso grapples with a tension between its pursuit of national sovereignty and the safeguarding of civic freedoms. Traoré, who was 37 when he seized power, has emulated the revolutionary image of Thomas Sankara, a figure revered by many Africans. He champions anti-imperialism
Africa’s burgeoning youth population, projected to exceed 830 million by 2050, presents a unique opportunity. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform economies and societies worldwide, the critical question for Africa is not its engagement with AI, but rather how it can leverage AI to foster local innovation and ensure
Africa’s burgeoning youth population, projected to exceed 830 million by 2050, presents a unique opportunity. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform economies and societies worldwide, the critical question for Africa is not its engagement with AI, but rather how it can leverage AI to foster local innovation and ensure
Egypt’s manufacturing landscape is entering a transformative phase, with Chinese investors at the forefront. The announcement by China’s Sailun Group to establish a $1 billion tyre plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCEZ) is indicative of this shift. Beyond its headline value, the project highlights how Egypt is leveraging strategic
Egypt’s manufacturing landscape is entering a transformative phase, with Chinese investors at the forefront. The announcement by China’s Sailun Group to establish a $1 billion tyre plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCEZ) is indicative of this shift. Beyond its headline value, the project highlights how Egypt is leveraging strategic
Volkswagen Group expects a €5.1 billion ($5.98 billion) hit to 2025 profits after Porsche delayed its all-electric vehicle rollout, cut medium-term return targets, and abandoned a joint project in its original form. The group has lowered its operating margin outlook to 2–3% and will take write-downs and impairment charges totalling
Volkswagen Group expects a €5.1 billion ($5.98 billion) hit to 2025 profits after Porsche delayed its all-electric vehicle rollout, cut medium-term return targets, and abandoned a joint project in its original form. The group has lowered its operating margin outlook to 2–3% and will take write-downs and impairment charges totalling
Global oil demand has continued its steady rise in 2025, averaging 104.4 million barrels per day through 17 September, up 520,000 barrels year on year, driven by strong industrial activity and robust transport demand outside the US. In contrast, US container arrivals and cargo flights are slowing, slightly limiting domestic