As the global economy moves into 2026, momentum remains mixed. According to Coface, global growth is expected to reach +2.6% in 2026, a slight dip from +2.8% in 2025, amid an international environment marked by persistent geopolitical, financial, and social risks. Despite these challenges, Africa is projected to outperform the global average, with growth forecast…
Coffee consumption continues to reach record levels worldwide, with over 2.25 billion cups consumed each day. In the United States, approximately 66% of adults drink coffee daily, making it more popular than even tap water. Yet, rising global demand comes with significant environmental and social costs. Coffee production contributes to deforestation, water pollution, and greenhouse…
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC fans have called for football and social media bosses to work together to crack down on digital racist abuse directed at players. It comes after Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle were among four Premier League players targeted with racist messages on social media, in what has been described…
As 2026 unfolds, emerging technologies are no longer a futuristic concept—they are shaping the present and redefining the global landscape. From breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing to next-generation telecommunications and semiconductor innovations, nations around the world are racing to harness these tools to drive economic growth, national security, and geopolitical influence. For…
Chinedu Okafor The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is set to broaden its influence in the global copper market after its state-owned miner, Gecamines, inked a new deal with Kamoto Copper Co, a major operation of Glencore Plc. The Democratic Republic of Congo is positioning itself at the centre of the global energy transition by doubling…
Finance chief Benjamin Diokno hails decision as major victory for Filipino farmers The United States has removed long-standing “reciprocal” tariffs on more than $1 billion worth of Philippine agricultural exports, a move described by Finance Secretary Ralph Recto Go as a significant breakthrough for the country’s farming sector and rural communities. The tariff withdrawal marks…
South Africa has announced that it will no longer accept charter flights carrying Palestinians, following the controversial arrival of 153 passengers from Gaza earlier this month. The decision comes amid suspicions that the flights may be part of a wider agenda to forcibly relocate Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola…
China has strongly criticised former U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, calling the move hypocritical and dangerous as it defends its recently tightened controls on rare-earth exports. In a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce, Beijing accused Washington of abusing the concept of national security to justify…
Four decades ago, when Syeda Khatun and a handful of Bangladeshi women gathered in their living rooms to discuss the challenges faced by young families in Tipton, they could never have imagined that their small grassroots group would grow into one of the region’s most impactful community organisations. Founded in 1985, the Tipton Bangladeshi Women’s…
Parker: “Football can change lives — and we’re using its power to open doors for thousands.” A groundbreaking new agreement between West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker and the Premier League is set to transform opportunities for young people across the region, using the influence and reach of top-flight football to tackle unemployment, improve health, and…
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