Africa: Africa's Regional Blocs Must Prevent a Silent Scramble for Critical Minerals
A silent scramble for Africa's mineral wealth, crucial for the green transition, necessitates strategic actions from regional blocs to safeguard the continent's interests.
Africa: Africa's Trade Blocs Were Designed to Unite the Continent - Four Reasons They Haven't Delivered
The article discusses the reasons for the slow progress in regional integration among Africa's trade blocs despite efforts to create the African Continental Free Trade Area.
4 Crore Gen-Z Voters Will Decide the Future of Bangladesh Amid Radical Propaganda and Violence
The upcoming elections in Bangladesh are crucial for regional stability, with Gen-Z and women's voter blocs poised to influence the outcome significantly.
Maués Carnival 2026 brings together 11 blocs and samba schools; see the schedule
The Maués popular carnival in Amazonas, Brazil, features 11 blocs and four samba schools competing from February 11 to 17, 2026, with a diverse lineup of thematic parades and regional music shows.