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One person was killed and another injured on Sunday after Somali security forces opened fire to disperse an opposition‑led protest in Mogadishu, according to opposition figures and witnesses, deepening tensions just days before President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term expires.

South Africa's winegrowers are working to stay one step ahead of warming planet as Western Cape province starts to feel the effects of climate change.

105 years after the Tulsa Race Massacre devastated the thriving Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the fight for justice and reparations continues.

Telesat Lightspeed: How LEO satellites are reshaping telecom networks During MWC Barcelona 2026, Capacity’s Saf Malik speaks with Glenn Katz, Chief Commercial Officer at Telesat, about how the company’s next-generation LEO network, Telesat Lightspeed, is helping telecom operators extend low-latency connectivity beyond the reach of traditional terrestrial infrastructure. Katz explains how LEO satellite technology is evolving from a niche solution into a strategic tool for telcos, enabling them to connect underserved areas, support cloud-driven networks and deliver resilient, high-capacity services worldwide. To explore these insights further and see how LEO is shaping telecom’s future, Over 2

Plug-and-play space tech to fill coverage gaps without delay Integrating LEO satellite technology into telco networks enables operators to extend coverage immediately, strengthen network resilience and stay ahead of the competition. Download the e-book to discover how operators can: Ensure universal coverage without the delays of traditional rollouts Back up terrestrial networks for first‑rate resilience and continuity Integrate LEO seamlessly with existing telco networks and operations Stay competitive as customer expectations and infrastructure demands rise ITW Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF) Infrastructure and Networks

The official selection of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival will showcase three African feature films, all part of the Un Certain Regard section.

Two more fintech alliances have been announced in the last week, one involving a virtual and physical cards collaboration in Nigeria and another a financial infrastructure initiative that aims to be extended across the continent.

European Investment Bank (EIB) Group President Nadia Calviño visited Montenegro today, announcing new investments of more than €250 million for key development projects ranging from healthcare, railways and energy security and resilience in the private sector. The financing paves the way for a tripling of funding from the EIB in the country this year compared to 2025.

Total energy production in the United States increased to a new record of 107 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2025, a 3.4% increase from the previous record set in 2024, according to new data in our Monthly Energy Review. Total production was driven by record-high production in natural gas, crude oil, natural gas plant liquids (NGPLs), and renewables. This was the fourth consecutive year in which the United States set a record for total energy production.

French President Emmanuel Macron urged more investment in Africa on Sunday, as he prepared to co-host the Africa-Forward summit with his Kenyan counterpart.