Special Features

CHICAGO — When the Democratic Republic of Congo's national anthem echoed through the stadium before a World Cup match earlier this year, it was not the players who captured the attention of thousands online. It was a father in the crowd.…

WASHINGTON — The most impactful storytellers are often the ones who know how to turn a simple conversation into a global connection. At the World Bank Youth Summit 2026, Chéyané Brink emerged as one of the standout young correspondents…

WASHINGTON — In a world where attention is increasingly fragmented and global conversations move at the speed of a social media scroll, the ability to ask the right question has become one of the most valuable skills in modern journalism.…

At a time when the world’s most consequential conversations revolve around climate change, economic resilience, and the future of emerging economies, a new generation of African leaders is helping shape global solutions from the highest…

WASHINGTON — One year can change everything. In 2025, Kadmiel Van Der Puije attended the World Bank Group Youth Summit as a delegate, joining thousands of young leaders from around the world for conversations on development, innovation,…

At a time when the global space industry is rapidly shifting beyond traditional superpowers, Lama AlOraiman has emerged as one of the leading voices driving the Middle East’s rise within the international space sector. Engineer,…

In an industry often dominated by engineers, rocket launches, and billion dollar ambitions, Ksenia Ozkok has emerged as one of the key figures redefining how the global space sector communicates with governments, investors, institutions,…

As the global space industry accelerates into a new era of commercial competition and regional innovation, Mrwan Mohey is positioning himself among a growing generation of leaders working to transform the Middle East and Africa from…

Across Africa, conversations around sport are rapidly shifting beyond medals and competitions toward infrastructure, investment, media ownership, and economic power. Few leaders embody that transition more clearly than Hafsatu Kamara.…

Yibrah Tesfazghi’s rise from humble beginnings in Eritrea to one of General Electric’s most influential African executives is a story of perseverance, vision, and leadership against the odds. Over a 38-year career at General Electric,…