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EU, Western leaders warn of ‘spillover’ from Israel-Hamas conflict

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has joined other Western officials in warning that the risk of regional “spillover” from the Israel-Hamas war was “real” after US and other international forces in the region faced increasing threat of attacks. “We have seen the Arab streets fill with rage all across the region. So, the […]

Africa’s green hydrogen potential, vital for Europe’s future energy security

The European Union is eyeing the potential of Africa’s yet-to-be-developed green hydrogen industry, deepening climate and energy partnerships in the process, as evidenced by the recently inked $34 billion deal for a giant green hydrogen project in Mauritania. After a recent rush on Africa’s natural gas resources following the Russia-Ukraine war flare up in March […]

African content creators drive $5 billion digital economy with explosive growth projections

Africa’s digital content creation market has reached $5.1 billion in valuation as of March 2025, with projections indicating expansion to nearly $30 billion by 2032, representing a 28.7% annual growth rate that positions the continent as a major player in the global creator economy. The continent now represents over 17% of global internet users, with […]