Headlines

Why Uganda and Africa must excel in space science

For millennia, Africa has not been a spectator to the heavens but an original interpreter of them. The celestial sphere above the Sahara, the equatorial belt, the Great Lakes region and the southern skies were a scientific manuscript navigated by African civilisations long

Africa: Algeria Eye Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign

[CAF] Algeria will head into the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high ambitions following their return to football's biggest stage for the first time since 2014. The Desert Foxes will be determined to re-establish themselves among the world's elite and add a new chapter to their FIFA

Iran war could spark Africa’s next jobs crisis

According to the International Labour Organization, the oil shock triggered by the Middle East conflict could have severe consequences for the continent’s labour market, with SMEs, informal workers and the agricultural sector set to be the most vulnerable.

Books, authors and readers: a day at the Lisbon Book Fair

In Lisbon, June is about more than the popular saints’ festivities: it is also the month when Parque Eduardo VII turns into the country’s biggest bookshop. Ninety-six years after its first edition in 1930, the Book Fair still draws huge crowds. We went to find out why.

Books, authors and readers: a day at Lisbon Book Fair

June in Lisbon isn’t just about the Popular Saints festivities: it’s also when Parque Eduardo VII turns into the country’s biggest bookshop. Ninety‑six years after its first edition, in 1930, the Book Fair still draws huge crowds. We went to find out why.