The reinstatement of United Nations sanctions on Iran this week, triggered by the “snapback” mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal, is being sold to the world as a necessary step to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. It is nothing of the sort. It is the latest act in a
The reinstatement of United Nations sanctions on Iran this week, triggered by the “snapback” mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal, is being sold to the world as a necessary step to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. It is nothing of the sort. It is the latest act in a
Africa’s AI economy is experiencing rapid growth, with projections indicating a substantial increase from an estimated US$4.51 billion in 2025 to US$16.53 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.42%. This expansion, detailed in a new Mastercard whitepaper, is anticipated to significantly transform labor markets. Mastercard
Africa’s AI economy is experiencing rapid growth, with projections indicating a substantial increase from an estimated US$4.51 billion in 2025 to US$16.53 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.42%. This expansion, detailed in a new Mastercard whitepaper, is anticipated to significantly transform labor markets. Mastercard
In recent years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, particularly the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, have significantly intensified their economic engagement with Africa. Beyond traditional trade and remittance flows, this engagement reflects a calculated strategy to diversify investments away from oil dependency, secure access to critical resources, and
Nigeria, already Africa’s leading natural gas exporter, is embarking on a significant expansion of its gas production and export capabilities. This new phase is marked by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) signing six long-term gas supply agreements (GSAs). These 20-year contracts, which collectively cover 1.29 billion standard cubic feet of gas
In May 2025, the European Commission formally launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of passenger car and light‐truck tyres from China, following a complaint by EU tyre manufacturers claiming unfair price practices and harm to European producers. If the inquiry confirms dumping and injury, Brussels may adopt provisional measures
In May 2025, the European Commission formally launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of passenger car and light‐truck tyres from China, following a complaint by EU tyre manufacturers claiming unfair price practices and harm to European producers. If the inquiry confirms dumping and injury, Brussels may adopt provisional measures
In May 2025, the European Commission formally launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of passenger car and light‐truck tyres from China, following a complaint by EU tyre manufacturers claiming unfair price practices and harm to European producers. If the inquiry confirms dumping and injury, Brussels may adopt provisional measures
When Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and China’s Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met in Beijing for the 22nd Intergovernmental Russian-Chinese Commission on Energy Cooperation, the tone of the discussions made one thing clear. Moscow and Beijing are not simply trading energy, they are deliberately building a long-term partnership rooted