Africa

US Eyes Mauritania-Israel Deal as New Sahel Foothold

As Western flags are lowered across the Sahel in Mauritania, Washington is eyeing a new kind of foothold, one built through peace than military bases.

Spain Overtakes Japan: Services Economy Writes New Economic History

Madrid's GDP per capita now surpasses Tokyo's for the first time as services boom, marking a seismic turn in the global economIc order.

Musical Chairs: Rwanda Quits ECCAS’ in Africa’s Latest Party Trick

Rwanda quits ECCAS after blocked presidency, exposing how political disputes and national interests now drive African regional bloc survival.

From ASEAN Aspirations to Political Crisis: ECOWAS Turns 50

Fifty years of ECOWAS, and the biggest achievement might be teaching the Sahel countries exactly how not to run a regional economic bloc.

New Sahel Alliance Tariffs Threaten ECOWAS and AfCFTA Goals

West Africa faces rising trade tensions as Sahel states impose new tariffs, disrupting regional unity and sparking economic instability.

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Davos Boss Exit Signals Revamp for a Tired WEF

The fall of the Davos president over Jeffrey Epstein has arrived precisely as a military standoff in the Gulf threatens to sever the world economy at the neck.

Berlinale and De Niro: Art Under Pressure from Both Sides

Germany moved to fire the Berlinale director and Trump threatened to deport De Niro in the same week, pressing on cultural speech from two opposite directions.

Israel: A One Way Ticket Out of the Holy Land

While the government focuses on immediate battles, a quieter and more permanent defeat is taking place at the boarding gates of Israel's main airport hub.

Somaliland’s Top Visit to Israel: The Appointment to Rework the Map

A republic that has spent thirty five years waiting for a seat at the table is sending its president to Israel, an action that is forcing every capital in the Gulf to rethink how the Red Sea is organised.

Dubai After Iran: Young Professionals Relocate for Speed, Not Sunshine

Dubai added 53,000 new member companies in FY25, as younger professionals treat relocation as a career strategy: something that will sustain beyond the sparks of war.