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Science & Technology

Why the US is returning to the Moon: Artemis II and the case for a lasting presence

The US is heading back to the Moon with Artemis II, seeking leadership in space and testing whether a lasting human presence is viable
A wide shot of the Artemis SLS rocket launching from Kennedy Space Center. The orange core stage and twin white solid rocket boosters emit a bright white glare and thick clouds of exhaust. Three tall metal lightning towers frame the launch pad against a clear, pale blue horizon.
OpinionPolitics & Policy

BRICS Summit in Johannesburg: What we should expect from the 5 countries

The summit comes at a time when the West is arguably in decline. The US is threatening trade wars with China and even allies like the EU. This threat to global trade will be top of the agenda at the BRICS summit
Xi Jinping, China's president, and South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria
Politics & Policy

Modi dangles Shs1 trillion for Uganda as China’s Xi woos Rwanda

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is today afternoon expected in the country on a two-day state visit during which he will formalise a $205m (Shs1 trillion) credit line from India to Uganda
Sam Kutesa, Uganda's foreign minister, and India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi in 2014.
Politics & Policy

What China’s President Xi’s extended tenure means for Africa

For the foreseeable future, Africa’s engagement with China will be shaped by Xi’s vision. This makes it important to unpack exactly what that vision is
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Why China’s audacious building plans could be a major strain on African economies

The One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative is ambitious: a massive infrastructural development program that will potentially span 60 countries, and cost an estimated $5 trillion, it will mean building new rail networks, roadways, and pipelines across Asia, Europe, and Africa.