Is nature Botswana’s next big economic asset? Botswana is looking beyond diamonds as it seeks to diversify its economy and unlock new sources of growth. The country’s Environment and Tourism Minister argues that Botswana’s natural capital — from the Okavango Delta to its wildlife and protected areas — could become a major economic driver, generating…
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Strategic cooperation between Australia and Japan has become an increasingly important priority for both countries. Since the signing of the 2007 Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation (JDSC) — and through the elevation of the relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership in 2014, followed by an updated JDSC in 2022 — bilateral ties have gone from…
Storytelling is Africa’s superpower. We see it in the vibrant Nollywood films that captivate global audiences and in the dynamic content from creators across the continent on YouTube. This creative economy in Sub-Saharan Africa is a high-growth powerhouse, projected to grow from $5 billion today to nearly $30 billion by 2032. Now, a new wave…
As the Gaza ceasefire comes under growing strain, political engagement with Hamas offers a vital opportunity for the international community to sustain the truce. Although their contacts with the Islamist group will remain mostly indirect, the EU and European states are well positioned to encourage its further political transformation and broader Palestinian political renewal, building…
England are through to the last-32 of the 2026 World Cup after securing top spot in Group L – and will likely face either Senegal or DR Congo in the knockout round
An outline of the country of Sudan with a bloody gash through the middle and the Sudanese flag at half mast. Created by the author, Steven McWilliam.
