By The African Exponent Africa’s most intelligent population cannot be identified simply by size, university enrolment or claims. Instead, scientific output, research infrastructure, and innovation capacity can point us to ten standout nations in 2026. The WIPO Global Innovation Index, used for this ranking, is a strong basis because it measures the systems that turn

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks at the ruling Workers’ Party’s national convention in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Aug. 2, 2026. Photographer Paulo Lopes By Xinhua News Agency Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Friday that he will approve the appointment of the new U.S. ambassador-designate to Brazil only after the October

By Anadolu Agency US intelligence officials had doubts about the credibility of an alleged Iranian assassination threat against President Donald Trump that was relayed by Israel and contributed to an extraordinary security operation during his departure from Türkiye last month, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. Citing current and former US officials familiar with the intelligence,

A rocket launcher fires a munition during tests in North Korea, June 25, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency/File Photo By Reuters North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Wednesday toward the sea off the ‌Korean Peninsula’s east coast, South Korean and Japanese authorities said, days ahead of

By The Associated Press Yemeni authorities say six people were killed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East. Full coverage can be found here. 4 crew members and 2 allied fighters killed, Yemen says.

File Photo/Somali Times By The African Exponent Five of the world’s ten most corrupt countries are right here in Sub-Saharan Africa. With the region scoring a dismal 32 out of 100 on the latest Transparency International index, civil wars, rigged systems, and shady elites are lining their pockets while everyday citizens get stuck with the

By The Associated Press The U.K. and France are bracing for the fifth heat wave of the season, adding to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures soaring across Europe since May. National weather agency Météo-France is warning about temperatures approaching 40 C (104 F) from Tuesday onward in southeastern France.

By Anadolu Agency Iran is not currently holding direct negotiations with Washington, but only exchanging messages through mediators, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. “Until the violations of the memorandum of understanding by the United States are over and the United States does not compensate for what it has violated, it is not possible

By The Associated Press Africa’s largest economies are accelerating plans to build more domestic solar manufacturing capacity, a shift industry analysts say reflects both industrial ambition and growing unease over dependence on imports from China that dominate the global market. Ethiopia, South Africa, Morocco and Nigeria have been stepping up efforts to localize manufacturing of

By Anadolu Agency US defense technology company Ondas announced Monday the appointment of former Israeli Mossad chief David Barnea as its global president, according to Israeli media. In his new role, Barnea will “play a pivotal role in leading the company’s global expansion, shaping its technology development strategy and driving commercial integration,” the public broadcaster