USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Friday, June 26, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for Friday: two neighbours sought permanence in different ways — America's Supreme Court handed down...
June 26, 2026Section
World
Europe Intelligence Brief — Friday, June 26, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief for Friday: the continent turned inward to its own institutions — Spain's parliament withdrew its confidence from...
June 26, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief — Friday, June 26, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief for Friday: the region hardened its defences for a divided world — Japan steeled monetary policy as...
June 26, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief — Friday, June 26, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Friday: the continent drew lines at its own edges — South Africa hosted the world's oldest...
June 26, 2026
Africa’s $31 Billion Fashion Economy Steps Onto the World Stage
The African fashion industry is worth about 31 billion dollars and 1.5 million jobs, and global luxury is borrowing its...
June 26, 2026
Africa’s Quiet Lifeline: Diaspora Remittances Top $100 Billion
African diaspora remittances passed 100 billion dollars in 2024, outpacing aid in much of the continent despite high transfer costs.
June 26, 2026
Zambia Bets on a Western Railway to Ship Its Copper to the Sea
The Zambia Lobito copper railway would send Copperbelt metal west to Angola's coast, backed by US and Western finance to...
June 26, 2026
Kenya Nears a Critical Minerals Deal With the US on Its Own Terms
The Kenya US critical minerals deal would let Kenya refine rare earths at home, with the 62-billion-dollar Mrima Hill site...
June 26, 2026
South African Banks Scramble for a Foothold in Kenya
Nedbank is bidding $855M for a 66% stake in NCBA Group as South African banks target Kenya's gateway market. Offer...
June 26, 2026