Africa global influence

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has appointed Ghanaian humanitarian leader Edem Wosornu as Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), placing her in one of the…

Somaliland has announced plans to open its first-ever embassy abroad in Jerusalem, marking a major diplomatic milestone following its recognition by Israel and drawing renewed global attention to its long-contested international…

Nigeria has formally applied to join the International Energy Agency (IEA) as an associate member, signaling a calculated shift in its global energy positioning at a time of mounting pressure on oil markets. The request, confirmed by IEA…

Over the past two decades, sports have evolved far beyond entertainment. Today, sport influences diplomacy, tourism, media, technology, youth culture, economic development, branding, and international influence at a global scale. Very few…

For more than two decades, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has established itself as one of the world’s most disciplined and respected sovereign wealth institutions. Founded in 2005 to protect and grow the State of Qatar’s financial assets…

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has established itself as one of the most disciplined and strategically aligned development authorities in the United Arab Emirates. Its mandate is clear and execution-driven: to…

Louvre Abu Dhabiis a flagship cultural institution designed to position the United Arab Emirates as a global leader in cultural diplomacy, knowledge production, and international collaboration. Established through a 2007…

At the Yale Africa Innovation Symposium IV, one of the most anticipated sessions of the entire conference took center stage in a packed auditorium: The Great Debate. Bringing together sharp perspectives, global context, and a highly…

Inside the U.S.–Africa Policy Briefing Series report A new post-session report from the U.S.–Africa Policy Briefing Series is offering a clear view into how Washington is recalibrating its engagement with Africa ahead of the United States’…

Riyadh Season is no longer just a festival—it is a global statement. A bold declaration that Saudi Arabia is stepping into a new era of culture, entertainment, and international collaboration under Vision 2030. Launched in 2019 by the…