The climate negotiations at COP30 in Belém have been marked by urgency, geopolitical tension and a focus on the Global South’s leadership in shaping climate ambition. One unexpected controversy arose from Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose comments comparing Brazil to Germany provoked criticism across Brazilian media and political circles. Germany
The climate negotiations at COP30 in Belém have been marked by urgency, geopolitical tension and a focus on the Global South’s leadership in shaping climate ambition. One unexpected controversy arose from Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose comments comparing Brazil to Germany provoked criticism across Brazilian media and political circles. Germany
The United Arab Emirates has built its reputation on being a country that moves early on in the future. This could be through smart cities, paperless government systems or digital banking. It has positioned technology as part of everyday life and now it is giving tech drive a symbolic anchor
The United Arab Emirates has built its reputation on being a country that moves early on in the future. This could be through smart cities, paperless government systems or digital banking. It has positioned technology as part of everyday life and now it is giving tech drive a symbolic anchor
China’s recent decision to ban foreign AI chips from all state-funded data centres marks a major turning point in the global technology landscape. The directive, which requires all projects receiving government support to use only domestically manufactured AI chips, represents one of Beijing’s most assertive efforts yet to eliminate foreign
China’s recent decision to ban foreign AI chips from all state-funded data centres marks a major turning point in the global technology landscape. The directive, which requires all projects receiving government support to use only domestically manufactured AI chips, represents one of Beijing’s most assertive efforts yet to eliminate foreign
Nigeria’s Senate recently advanced the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill to its second reading. The most transformative element of this legislation is its industrial strategy: it aims not merely to encourage EV uptake, but to compel the establishment of a domestic manufacturing base. The bill, championed by Senator
Nigeria’s Senate recently advanced the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill to its second reading. The most transformative element of this legislation is its industrial strategy: it aims not merely to encourage EV uptake, but to compel the establishment of a domestic manufacturing base. The bill, championed by Senator
A silent but significant change is occurring in Africa’s oil and gas logistics sector. By 2030, the continent is expected to contribute approximately 12% of the world’s new liquid storage capacity. This expansion is fueled by several factors: a fast-growing population, increasing industrialisation, and a corresponding rise in the consumption
A silent but significant change is occurring in Africa’s oil and gas logistics sector. By 2030, the continent is expected to contribute approximately 12% of the world’s new liquid storage capacity. This expansion is fueled by several factors: a fast-growing population, increasing industrialisation, and a corresponding rise in the consumption