The journey from a solitary representative in 1934 to unprecedented representation in 2026 is a measure of the continent’s long but undeniable march towards footballing recognition
The Dangote refinery in Nigeria offers a reminder that African ambition can materialise when the enabling environment and project size meet. AfCFTA’s promise is to replicate Dangote-like transformative industries across the continent across multiple sectors.
The memory of the Covid-19 shock shapes how governments and publics react to any new outbreak with even a hint of international spread
Africa can use this window to upgrade standards, build processing capacity, and diversify into higher-value exports. Or it can sprint toward short-term volumes and lock itself more tightly into low-value trade with a single external market
The UN faces a pivotal moment. To stay relevant and advance human rights, reform must move beyond basic housekeeping. It should be based on fairness, inclusivity, and efficiency
Each unaddressed attack undermines the UN’s legitimacy and reinforces perceptions of impotence
New and emerging technologies should serve peace, not conflict
The resolution also reaffirms that crimes against humanity are not subject to statutes of limitation. This principle, echoed across legal and moral traditions, reflects a simple truth: grave injustices do not expire. They impose ongoing duties to tell the truth, educate future generations honestly and ensure non-repetition
Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, offered a blunt assessment of global governance, describing what he termed a ‘middle-power revolt’ against ‘performative multilateralism’