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The retreat of foreign aid will haunt the world’s richest nations

Cutting foreign aid isn’t just a moral failure – it’s a short-sighted mistake that will hurt donor countries.

The retreat of foreign aid will haunt the world’s richest nations

The retreat of foreign aid will haunt the world’s richest nations

Sustainable finance: A cornerstone for the African Union’s pursuit of justice and equity

Sustainable finance: A cornerstone for the African Union’s pursuit of justice and equity

Sustainable finance: A cornerstone for the African Union’s pursuit of justice and equitySustainable finance: A cornerstone for the African Union’s pursuit of justice and equity

The economic structures that perpetuate Africa’s financial dependency are themselves a form of injustice, requiring as much attention as the historical wrongs the February 2025 Africa Union summit sought to address.The economic structures that perpetuate Africa’s financial dependency are themselves a form of injustice, requiring as much attention as the historical wrongs the February 2025 Africa Union summit sought to address.

Ramadan 2025: More than fasting—A month of mercy and meaning

Ramadan 2025: More than fasting—A month of mercy and meaning

Ramadan 2025: More than fasting—A month of mercy and meaningRamadan 2025: More than fasting—A month of mercy and meaning

Ramadan is a time of spiritual growth and deep human connection, offering a path to inner and communal transformation.Ramadan is a time of spiritual growth and deep human connection, offering a path to inner and communal transformation.

Africa's curriculum crisis: Preparing students for yesterday, not tomorrow

Africa's curriculum crisis: Preparing students for yesterday, not tomorrow

Africa's curriculum crisis: Preparing students for yesterday, not tomorrowAfrica's curriculum crisis: Preparing students for yesterday, not tomorrow

Despite significant strides in increasing access to education, Africa's curricula often remain relics of the past, ill-suited to equip students with the skills necessary for today's dynamic world.Despite significant strides in increasing access to education, Africa's curricula often remain relics of the past, ill-suited to equip students with the skills necessary for today's dynamic world.

Why often-critical South Africans back government against Trump

Why often-critical South Africans back government against Trump

Why often-critical South Africans back government against TrumpWhy often-critical South Africans back government against Trump

South Africans have been able to sift through the manipulation to recognise that Washington’s gambit has nothing to do with the plight of any purportedly marginalised White farmers, living comfortably in plush homes and holiday houses by the beach.South Africans have been able to sift through the manipulation to recognise that Washington’s gambit has nothing to do with the plight of any purportedly marginalised White farmers, living comfortably in plush homes and holiday houses by the beach.

Preventing inter-state war in the Horn of Africa: A call for multilateral action

Preventing inter-state war in the Horn of Africa: A call for multilateral action

Preventing inter-state war in the Horn of Africa: A call for multilateral actionPreventing inter-state war in the Horn of Africa: A call for multilateral action The Horn of Africa remains one of the most geopolitically complex and volatile regions on the continent, where a confluence of unresolved territorial disputes, political fragmentation, and external interference threatens regional stability.The Horn of Africa remains one of the most geopolitically complex and volatile regions on the continent, where a confluence of unresolved territorial disputes, political fragmentation, and external interference threatens regional stability.

Africa’s technological leapfrog from pioneering brilliance to a bright digital future

Africa’s technological leapfrog from pioneering brilliance to a bright digital future

Africa’s technological leapfrog from pioneering brilliance to a bright digital futureAfrica’s technological leapfrog from pioneering brilliance to a bright digital future

Why is the once-mighty German economy struggling in a changing world?

Why is the once-mighty German economy struggling in a changing world?

Why is the once-mighty German economy struggling in a changing world?Why is the once-mighty German economy struggling in a changing world?

By rejecting truth, Meta is imperiling public safety in the Global South

By rejecting truth, Meta is imperiling public safety in the Global South

By rejecting truth, Meta is imperiling public safety in the Global SouthBy rejecting truth, Meta is imperiling public safety in the Global South

From $1 to $63k: Rare Indian 'Hajj note' spotlights unique history

From $1 to $63k: Rare Indian 'Hajj note' spotlights unique history

From $1 to $63k: Rare Indian 'Hajj note' spotlights unique historyFrom $1 to $63k: Rare Indian 'Hajj note' spotlights unique history

The La'l Note, a unique Indian currency issued to Muslim pilgrims travelling to Hajj in the 1950s and 1960s, has become a rare historical treasure worth over $63,000.The La'l Note, a unique Indian currency issued to Muslim pilgrims travelling to Hajj in the 1950s and 1960s, has become a rare historical treasure worth over $63,000.

Why Trump’s tariff threat is a litmus test for BRICS

Why Trump’s tariff threat is a litmus test for BRICS

Why Trump’s tariff threat is a litmus test for BRICSWhy Trump’s tariff threat is a litmus test for BRICS

The US President has taken a hawkish stand on the bloc. Who will blink first?The US President has taken a hawkish stand on the bloc. Who will blink first?

Africa’s future depends on vision, execution, and entrepreneurship

Africa’s future depends on vision, execution, and entrepreneurship

Africa’s future depends on vision, execution, and entrepreneurshipAfrica’s future depends on vision, execution, and entrepreneurship

Vision without execution is a daydream. Too often, Africa has been held back not by a lack of good ideas, but by weak implementation.Vision without execution is a daydream. Too often, Africa has been held back not by a lack of good ideas, but by weak implementation.

Advantage China: Why Trump’s tariff gamble could backfire on the US

Advantage China: Why Trump’s tariff gamble could backfire on the US

Advantage China: Why Trump’s tariff gamble could backfire on the USAdvantage China: Why Trump’s tariff gamble could backfire on the US

The US President’s aggressive manoeuvres offer Beijing a unique opportunity: bolster its already impressive engagements with nations.The US President’s aggressive manoeuvres offer Beijing a unique opportunity: bolster its already impressive engagements with nations.

Why Ukraine cutting off Russian gas supply can be a win for Türkiye

Why Ukraine cutting off Russian gas supply can be a win for Türkiye

Why Ukraine cutting off Russian gas supply can be a win for TürkiyeWhy Ukraine cutting off Russian gas supply can be a win for Türkiye

The West’s attempt to hit Moscow economically through its oil- and gas-dependent economy has failed. Kiev’s latest move only hints at its desperation.The West’s attempt to hit Moscow economically through its oil- and gas-dependent economy has failed. Kiev’s latest move only hints at its desperation.

Baklava: The Turkish delight that's winning over India

Baklava: The Turkish delight that's winning over India

Baklava: The Turkish delight that's winning over IndiaBaklava: The Turkish delight that's winning over India

The flaky delicacy has quietly made its way right into the heart of India's sweet universe and is here to stay. Here's how it got there.The flaky delicacy has quietly made its way right into the heart of India's sweet universe and is here to stay. Here's how it got there.

Not Europe, Georgia’s future lies in its enduring ties with Türkiye

Not Europe, Georgia’s future lies in its enduring ties with Türkiye

Not Europe, Georgia’s future lies in its enduring ties with TürkiyeNot Europe, Georgia’s future lies in its enduring ties with Türkiye The US-led West tried hard to frame the protests in Tbilisi as a pro-EU referendum. But Georgians spoke otherwise through the elections won by Georgian Dream.The US-led West tried hard to frame the protests in Tbilisi as a pro-EU referendum. But Georgians spoke otherwise through the elections won by Georgian Dream.

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Why Syria’s new leaders may turn to Türkiye to rebuild shattered countryWhy Syria’s new leaders may turn to Türkiye to rebuild shattered country

The Ankara Declaration is a new model for conflict resolution in AfricaThe Ankara Declaration is a new model for conflict resolution in Africa

How Washington lost its bid to challenge China's influence in AfricaHow Washington lost its bid to challenge China's influence in Africa

Why FIFA's decision to punt on banning Israel isn't a big surpriseWhy FIFA's decision to punt on banning Israel isn't a big surprise

Why Syria’s new leaders may turn to Türkiye to rebuild shattered countryWhy Syria’s new leaders may turn to Türkiye to rebuild shattered country

The Ankara Declaration is a new model for conflict resolution in AfricaThe Ankara Declaration is a new model for conflict resolution in Africa

How Washington lost its bid to challenge China's influence in AfricaHow Washington lost its bid to challenge China's influence in Africa

Why FIFA's decision to punt on banning Israel isn't a big surpriseWhy FIFA's decision to punt on banning Israel isn't a big surprise

What does Hezbollah's new leader mean for Lebanon, Iran and the region?

What does Hezbollah's new leader mean for Lebanon, Iran and the region?

What does Hezbollah's new leader mean for Lebanon, Iran and the region?What does Hezbollah's new leader mean for Lebanon, Iran and the region?Naim Qassem's appointment signals a tighter Iranian grip on the group amid Israel's onslaught. But will Lebanese people accept its eroding autonomy?Naim Qassem's appointment signals a tighter Iranian grip on the group amid Israel's onslaught. But will Lebanese people accept its eroding autonomy?

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