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Scaling Success: Can Africa Transform Chess from Individual Prodigies into a Sustainable System?
As the World Schools Team Chess Championship prepares to head to Cape Town in 2026, experts examine whether the continent can move beyond individual success stories to create a sustainable infrastructure for future generations of chess talent.
Egypt Secures Round of 16 Spot at 2026 World Cup
Egypt advanced to the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 after a penalty shootout win over Australia, joining Morocco as the second African team to progress.
World Cup: Ghana, Egypt and Cape Verde aim to join Morocco in knockout phase
Egypt, Cape Verde, and Ghana prepare for critical matches as they look to join Morocco in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16.
Afreximbank Chief Urges African Nations to Stop Raw Lithium Exports and Launch EV Battery Manufacturing
Afreximbank President Dr. George Elombi is calling for a shift in African economic strategy, urging nations to manufacture EV batteries locally rather than exporting lithium, while criticizing biased international rating agencies.
Prateek Suri Named Among Gulf Business Top 50 Leaders
Maser Group CEO Prateek Suri has been honored as one of the top 50 business leaders in the Gulf for his role in fostering economic growth between Africa and the Middle East.
UN Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Cost African Economies $3.6 Billion
The UNDP warns that the ongoing Ebola crisis in the DR Congo could push nearly one million people into poverty and cost African economies up to $3.6 billion.
Dangote Refinery and Congo’s National Oil Firm Discuss Energy Partnership
SNPC and Dangote Refinery are in talks to form a strategic partnership aimed at boosting regional energy security and refining capacity across Africa.
Five African Players Contend for FIFA Best Young Player at 2026 World Cup
Five African football prospects have been named among the top candidates for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Best Young Player award following their impressive tournament performances.
Five Nations in Africa Rank Among Largest Debtors to IMF
New IMF data reveals five African countries are among the ten largest borrowers globally, while Nigeria remains outside the top list despite its own escalating debt obligations.
African Nations Achieve Unprecedented Success at 2026 World Cup
African teams have reached a record-breaking nine spots in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, marking a historic achievement for the continent.