The World Economy Is Holding But the Cracks Are Spreading
The headline number is reassuring enough: the global economy is expected to grow by 2.7% in 2026. Inflation is falling. Equity markets have posted strong... Read More
CHINA’S TECH SURGE AND AI AMBITIONS RESHAPE GLOBAL COMPETITION
Throughout 2025, stocks of Chinese tech companies listed in Hong Kong skyrocketed, reflecting accelerating AI development and renewed confidence in Chinese technological capacity. However, beneath... Read More
U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS AT CRITICAL JUNCTURE: TRUMP-XI SUMMITS SET FOR 2026
The trajectory of U.S.-China relations should become significantly clearer in 2026 as Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping plan reciprocal state visits following the trade... Read More
China’s Bold Move: Zero Tariffs for Africa—Except One Nation
Beijing announces sweeping trade initiative to strengthen continental partnerships and counter Western trade wars Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will eliminate trade tariffs... Read More
Bitcoin Continues Sharp Decline, Losing All Post-Trump Election Increases
The leading digital currency has plummeted more than 7% on Thursday, falling beneath the $71,000 threshold and continuing a sharp downturn that started in mid-January.... Read More
African Students Develop Phone-Based Learning System to Bridge Global Education Gap
In many parts of the world, limited internet access and low smartphone penetration continue to restrict access to education. To help bridge this digital divide,... Read More
The new Bishoftu Airport set to become Africa’s biggest aviation hub
Construction has commenced in the town of Bishoftu on what Ethiopia claims will be Africa’s largest airport and the continent’s most extensive aviation infrastructure project.... Read More
Experts call for AI skills development in Africa’s education sector
Experts in emerging technologies have called for upskilling and reskilling in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within academia in Africa. The call comes as... Read More
Nigeria to revise inflation reporting after artificial spike expected in December
Nigeria’s statistics authority says it will revise its inflation reporting methodology after data due next week is expected to show an artificial spike in December... Read More