Only six African countries have been included in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, with South Africa reclaiming its position as the continent’s most competitive economy and Nigeria ranking near the bottom of the 70 economies assessed globally.
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Modernising power systems remains a critical development priority in emerging economies. Most countries face the challenge of balancing affordable energy access, providing energy security and ensuring environmental sustainability.
The ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which led to the postponement of the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV), serves as a stark reminder of the growing intersection between global health and geopolitics. Infectious diseases, health emergencies, and pandemics increasingly shape diplomatic engagements, trade,…
The Kimberley Process reformed the international diamond industry in the 2000s, but now faces struggles in a new era of state-sponsored illicit trading, explains Christopher Burke, a senior adviser at WMC Africa.
(Bloomberg) — Six months after US-Israeli strikes disrupted Middle Eastern fossil fuel production and turned the Strait of Hormuz into a naval battleground, the world is getting a fuller picture of how the Iran war has reshaped the economics of energy.
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Applications are now open for the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026, an international funding opportunity for young founders developing innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges.
As geopolitical interests increasingly shape global health funding and partnerships, there is a growing need to build solidarity in guiding how reed
Liberty Global Tech Ventures, the technology investment arm of Liberty Global, today announced an investment in Higgsfield, an AI video and image creation platform for creators, brands, agencies and studios.
Dentsu is stepping up its restructuring efforts across its global operations, targeting a roughly 30% reduction in Global Headquarters costs by FY2028 as the advertising group seeks to restore profitability, simplify its operating model and build a stronger foundation for growth.
