China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced that from 1 January 2026, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers will be required to secure export permits before shipping their cars overseas. The policy marks a decisive shift in Beijing’s oversight of its fast-growing EV industry, intended to encourage the “healthy and sustainable” development of
China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced that from 1 January 2026, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers will be required to secure export permits before shipping their cars overseas. The policy marks a decisive shift in Beijing’s oversight of its fast-growing EV industry, intended to encourage the “healthy and sustainable” development of
President Xi Jinping called on the nation to persevere and move forward resolutely in the pursuit of Chinese modernisation. Speaking at a reception in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Xi—who also serves as
President Xi Jinping called on the nation to persevere and move forward resolutely in the pursuit of Chinese modernisation. Speaking at a reception in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Xi—who also serves as
Last week, a significant policy change occurred when former US President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing a substantial $100,000 (£74,000) fee for applicants to the H-1B visa program. This program has historically served as a primary pathway for skilled workers, especially those from developing nations like Nigeria, to
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