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BUSINESS
European Stadiums: A New Theatre in the Congo War
Two African neighbours court European clubs and their stadiums while their shared border burns.
WORLD
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.
EUROPE
Uganda: A Safe Haven for Asylum or M23?
As Uganda battles rebels in eastern Congo, the Netherlands eyes the war-torn nation as its next destination for failed asylum seekers, defying EU rules.
WORLD
Bukavu Falls to M23 in Eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seize key DRC cities, including Bukavu, escalating war over minerals as regional forces struggle to contain conflict.
WORLD
No Peace on the Horizon Despite M23 Ceasefire in Eastern Congo
As M23 Rwandan-backed rebels declare a ceasefire in occupied eastern Congo, international backlash against Kagame heightens.
Popular
Gen Z Picks Up a Needle: Sewing’s Unlikely Digital-Age Revival
As sewing workshops filled up and repair videos accumulated millions of views on TikTok in late 2025, younger people began turning to analog craft in growing numbers, citing everything from screen fatigue to fast fashion guilt.
Too Many Captains, Too Few Ships: Britain’s New Right
The digital hype of millions of views on X could not mask the lack of a real foundation as competing leaders fought for control over a fragile Britain’s New Right.
Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists Becomes Permanent
As Ireland confirmed in February 2026 that its Basic Income for the Arts scheme would become permanent, creative work moved closer to public infrastructure than private risk.
How Rob Jetten Reclaimed the Dutch Centre
After a season of political chaos, the Netherlands' youngest premier has shown that the centre can hold when it offers real paths forward.
Rats Take Selfies: What One Art Project Says About Life Online
French artist Lignier trains rats to take photos, revealing how reward systems mirror social media conditioning and online performance
