Mawazine 2026 Turns Rabat Into the World’s Biggest Free Stage
90% of concerts are free across 7 stages, June 19–27 in Rabat and Salé. Lineup, dates and what you need...
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Africa Intelligence Brief — Monday, June 15, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Monday: new IMF rankings show Congo closing in on Africa's biggest economies, even as an Ebola...
June 15, 2026
Lesotho’s $6.2 Billion Kobong Project Bets on Hydropower and AI
The Lesotho Kobong project, a $6.2 billion US-backed deal, pairs 1,200 MW of hydropower with an AI data centre. Here's...
June 15, 2026
São Paulo Now Outranks Florence as a World Culture Capital
A global survey ranks São Paulo among the world's ten best cities for art and culture, ahead of Florence and...
June 15, 2026
Mali’s Fuel Blockade Tightens the Siege on Bamako
The Mali fuel blockade by al-Qaeda-linked JNIM has choked Bamako, torched 300+ tankers and stalled the economy. Here's why it...
June 15, 2026
Coris Holding Tightens Its Grip on Cape Verde’s Biggest Bank
Coris Holding has lifted its stake in Cape Verde's biggest bank to 62.25%, a South-South deal that buys out a...
June 15, 2026
Egypt’s MNT-Halan Hits $1.4 Billion as Its Biggest Bank Buys In
MNT-Halan has hit a $1.4 billion valuation after Al Ahly Capital, tied to the National Bank of Egypt, took its...
June 15, 2026
Key Market Events for the Week of June 15–19, 2026
Six central banks announce rate decisions in one week. Fed holds at 3.75% expected Wed 2 PM ET amid 4.2%...
June 14, 2026
South Africa Wins First Fitch Upgrade in 21 Years as Fiscal Discipline Pays Off
The South Africa Fitch upgrade of June 5, 2026 lifted the country from BB- to BB, its first in 21...
June 14, 2026
Ghana’s Inflation Falls to a Near 30-Year Low as Its Markets Surge in 2026
Ghana inflation fell to about 3.4% in 2026, near a 30-year low, as record rate cuts and a gold boom...
June 14, 2026
Why Ancelotti Subbed Casemiro at Half-Time vs Morocco
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco at MetLife Stadium. Casemiro was subbed at half-time due to a yellow card — not...
June 14, 2026 Latin America Sports Daily for Sunday, June 14, 2026
Brazil draw Morocco 1-1 at MetLife; Scotland lead Group C; Ecuador play Ivory Coast tonight; Knicks win their first NBA...
June 14, 2026
World Cup 2026 Brazil Held by Morocco as Vinícius Rescues Point
World Cup 2026 Brazil opened with a 1-1 draw against Morocco, Vinícius Júnior's stunner cancelling Ismael Saibari's early goal in...
June 14, 2026 Africa Intelligence Brief — Saturday, June 13, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief — South Africa's rand near multi-week lows and a sharp oil-price slide squeeze African budgets, as unrest...
June 13, 2026
Nigeria’s Capital Inflows Nearly Double to $10.37 Billion — But Most Is Hot Money
Nigeria capital importation jumped 83.8% to $10.37 billion in Q1 2026, but 95% was portfolio inflows and just 1.3% foreign...
June 13, 2026
Kenya Inflation Hits 6.7% as Central Bank Trims 2026 Growth Forecast
Kenya inflation rose to 6.7% in May 2026 as the central bank held rates at 8.75% and cut its 2026...
June 13, 2026
Angola’s Oil Export Revenue Falls 22% to $24.4 Billion in 2025
Angola oil exports earned $24.4 billion in 2025, down 22% as crude prices fell to $68.4 a barrel, renewing pressure...
June 13, 2026
National Arts Festival Asks What Ubuntu Means in an Age of Algorithms
The National Arts Festival returns to Makhanda on June 25, 2026 with 270+ shows and Africa's first AI-informed opera, asking...
June 13, 2026
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Saturday, June 13, 2026
São Paulo nightlife guide for Saturday June 13 — Brazil's World Cup opener at 19h, then the Vila Madalena bars...
June 13, 2026
Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Guide for Saturday, June 13, 2026
Rio de Janeiro nightlife guide for Saturday June 13 — Brazil's World Cup opener at 19h, Azymuth at Blue Note...
June 13, 2026