Africa is stepping into a decisive phase in its digital evolution—one that is marked not only by unprecedented technological growth but by an equally unprecedented rise in cyber hostility. The 2025 State of Cyber Security Report positions the continent not as a peripheral victim of international cyber operations, but as
Egypt is moving quickly to reposition itself as one of Africa’s major automotive manufacturing hubs. The announcement of a new private-sector vehicle plant on the outskirts of Cairo marks more than another industrial project, it signals a shift in how the country wants to build its economy, attract investment and
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is entering one of the most aggressive phases of its overseas expansion, unveiling plans to rapidly scale its presence across Europe while simultaneously deepening its footprint in key emerging markets. The automaker’s strategy is centred on localisation, infrastructure investment, and diversified regional growth—an approach aimed
When the White House moves to pre-empt state laws that regulate artificial intelligence, we need to sit up and ask who wins, and who loses? A draft executive order reportedly under consideration directs the US Department of Justice to form an AI Litigation Task Force whose job is to sue
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