While a currency swap with China could foster broader adoption of the yuan in commercial and investment channels, specialists point out that moving away from the US dollar will be a slow, gradual process. According to reporting by the South China Morning Post, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi backed greater … Read more
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reiterated its decision to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, becoming the latest country to announce such plans following a presidential visit, according to an AFP report published on September 3, 2026. President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi visited Israel, prompting both governments to issue a joint statement on Thursday … Read more
According to Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, Russia’s escalating military campaign against Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of almost 17,000 civilians since February 2022, alongside widespread global economic disruptions and violations of the United Nations Charter. Delivering a statement at the UN General Assembly, MacIntosh detailed how missile attacks doubled … Read more
The Human Toll and Escalating Crisis: Ebola Outbreak in DRC Surpasses 3,000 Deaths Over 3,000 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to official government data, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the outbreak remains the deadliest and fastest-growing in history. The response to the outbreak is … Read more
Two passenger jets operated by Airlink flew just 12 to 14 metres above Cape Town Stadium before a rugby test match on Sunday, triggering both roaring applause from a crowd of 56,000 and an intense regulatory debate over aviation safety limits, according to flight-tracking data and local aviation authorities. Airlink Defends Stadium Flyby with Flight … Read more
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the fastest-spreading outbreak of the virus ever recorded, surpassing 6,000 confirmed cases and nearly 3,000 deaths amid severe regional conflict and supply chain disruptions, according to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the DRC Ministry of Communications. Escalating Case Numbers and Unprecedented Spread Data … Read more
A low-level stadium flyover by two custom-painted jets ahead of the rugby test between New Zealand and South Africa in Cape Town has triggered public debate over aviation safety, with some spectators questioning how closely the aircraft cleared nearly 60,000 fans. According to match reports and social media documentation, the green and black Embraer aircraft—representing … Read more
Sustained gunfire and explosions rocked Niger’s capital, Niamey, on August 29, 2026, marking the third major security incident in the city this year. Witnesses reported heavy combat near Diori Hamani International Airport and the presidential palace, with conflicting accounts of whether attackers were “terrorists” or “mutinous soldiers,” according to Reuters and AFP. Escalating Violence in … Read more
Saula Ma’u fought back tears after making his international rugby debut for the All Blacks during a 41-35 victory over the Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. The Call-Up and Debut Moment at Ellis Park Ma’u entered the match in the 60th minute as an injury replacement for Ollie Norris. Speaking to reporters after the … Read more
The Lagos Biennial has announced the launch of Curatorial Lab Lagos, according to an official program announcement, an intensive three-day curatorial intensive programme led by Adam Szymczyk, Director of the Swiss Architecture Museum (S AM) in Basel. Designed as an experimental platform to question inherited exhibition models, the initiative takes place immediately following the Biennial’s … Read more