More than a company listing The significance of the Dangote IPO extends beyond the refinery itself. Africa has long faced a financing challenge. Major infrastructure projects often depend heavily on foreign loans, development finance institutions or external investors. While these sources remain important, they can leave African economies vulnerable to
Egypt has once again cemented its position as Africa’s leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), maintaining the top spot on the continent for a fourth consecutive year. According to the country’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid Saleh, Egypt attracted US$15.5 billion in FDI inflows, underscoring growing
Egypt has once again cemented its position as Africa’s leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), maintaining the top spot on the continent for a fourth consecutive year. According to the country’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid Saleh, Egypt attracted US$15.5 billion in FDI inflows, underscoring growing
A new generation of cybercrime Traditional cybercrime often relied on poorly written phishing emails or simple online scams. Artificial intelligence has changed the landscape entirely. Criminal networks are now using AI to generate convincing emails, clone voices, create deepfake videos and build fake identities that can bypass verification systems. These
For decades, discussions about geopolitical risk have centred on oil. Every major conflict in the Middle East has been analysed through the lens of energy security, shipping lanes and crude prices. Yet a quieter strategic challenge is emerging, one that could prove even more consequential for developing economies. Fertiliser is
Brazil’s ruling Workers’ Party (PT) on Sunday officially nominated incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as its candidate for the upcoming presidential election as he seeks a fourth term in office. At the party’s national convention in Sao Paulo, delegates formally approved the ticket pairing Lula with incumbent Vice
Brazil’s ruling Workers’ Party (PT) on Sunday officially nominated incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as its candidate for the upcoming presidential election as he seeks a fourth term in office. At the party’s national convention in Sao Paulo, delegates formally approved the ticket pairing Lula with incumbent Vice
For twenty-five years, Narendra Modi’s political identity has rested on a single, carefully cultivated idea: he does not back down. From his rise as Gujarat’s chief minister in 2001 through three terms as prime minister, the entire " brand Modi" was built on the projected strength of a leader who
For twenty-five years, Narendra Modi’s political identity has rested on a single, carefully cultivated idea: he does not back down. From his rise as Gujarat’s chief minister in 2001 through three terms as prime minister, the entire " brand Modi" was built on the projected strength of a leader who
Shell posted profits of $9.84 billion for the second quarter of 2026, more than double the $4.26 billion it reported for the same period last year. It is the oil major’s strongest quarterly result since 2022, and it comes at a moment when war in the Middle East has thrown