In the following week, South Africa will step onto one of the biggest diplomatic stages in the world. For the first time in history, an African nation will host the G20. On paper, it is a triumph, a symbolic moment for a continent long pushed to the margins of global
The inclusion of Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation is a significant, calculated move. It signals a conscious adjustment of the BRICS’ geopolitical focus toward the continent. Africa is increasingly viewed as a key arena for diplomatic competition and an experimental ground for new approaches to development cooperation,
Iran’s renewed push into African markets is gathering momentum in ways that say as much about the continent’s strategic value as they do about Tehran’s evolving foreign policy. What began as modest commercial outreach has now become a deliberate effort to rebuild economic bridges, diversify political partnerships and participate more
India is intensifying its efforts to strengthen economic and commercial ties with Russia as part of its broader ambition to become a developed nation by 2047. Following high-level consultations in Moscow, Indian officials highlighted significant progress in trade discussions with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and laid out a roadmap
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
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
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
Seeking opportunities amid crises, the international community is taking action to advance global governance and empower global leadership, said a Xinhua think tank report released on Thursday. Today’s world is undergoing an unprecedented stress test of its governance system, said the report titled "Jointly Building a New Model of Global
