Tech

Nigeria & Kenya: Drivers of Africa’s Tech Growth

Nigeria & Kenya lead Africa’s tech boom with fintech, AI, and startups, attracting investment and driving digital innovation.

Another Blow: New EU Sanctions Hit Russia in 2025

The EU's 16th sanctions package targets Russia’s finance, energy, and tech sectors, increasing economic pressure and geopolitical pressure between Europe and Russia.

New Global Leader in AI: China Overtakes U.S.

China surpasses the U.S. in AI patents and research, aiming for global AI leadership by 2030 with massive investments and innovation.

U.S.-UAE Deepen Tech Cooperation with $500 Billion AI Deal

POTUS unveils $500 billion AI megaproject with the UAE launching construction of massive data centres across America.

TikTok’s Future: Ban Suspended, but Rivals Line Up

Trump has become a favourite of the American youth after reviving TikTok although questions remain around TikTok's future and its potential rivals in the U.S. tech market.

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Owning the Narrative: Emirati Media

The UAE became a MENA media hub by owning its narrative—building media to shape soft power, not react to criticism.

Geopolitics in the Skies, New Airport in Socotra

Yemen's remote Abd al Kuri island opened its first airport, in the Socotra archipelago, positioning the strategic outpost amid regional rivalries.

Aviation in the Safari: Tanzania’s Coming of Age

 The skies above Julius Nyerere International Airport witness history as Tanzania's first locally assembled Czech-designed aircraft launch commercial operations.

It’s All Change in North America, the Canadian Election

Mark Carney leads polls in this week's Canadian election; U.S. tensions push Ottawa closer to EU amid rising nationalism.

Meloni Rides Out the Transatlantic Storm in Style

With a warm handshake in Washington, Meloni cast herself as Europe's Trump whisperer while tariff thunderclouds gathered over transatlantic trade.