Ibraaz: arts venue offering creative freedom for the global majority
Ibraaz: inside the Grade II-listed building offering creative freedom for the global majorityIbraaz at 93 Mortimer Street, central London. Adnan Freelance reporterA striking building of Portland stone framed by Ionic columns sits at number 93 Mortimer Street in London. Photographs courtesy of Talie Eigeland/Ibraaz“I see Ibraaz really as an intervention into the Atlantic cultural space,” says Nasar. Oula Cafe at Ibraaz; architect Sumayya Vally, who redesigned the 93 Mortimer Street building. “It’s not a kunsthalle doing yet another David Hockney exhibition,” Nasar says of Ibraaz.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 03, 2026 06:08 UTC
U.S. Dairy Exports Return to Record Levels at $9.5 Billion in 2025 as Industry Diversifies Markets Worldwide
The milestone underscores strong global demand for high-quality U.S. dairy products and reflects the industry’s success in expanding and diversifying export markets worldwide. South America: Exports grew 14% by value and 7% by volume. Central America: Exports grew 19% by value and 13% by volume. After being a net importer of dairy products a decade ago, the United States now exports $9.5 billion worth of dairy products to 143 countries. U.S. dairy exports nearly tripled since the early 2000s, and the United States became the world’s third-largest dairy product exporter behind New Zealand and the European Union (EU).
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March 03, 2026 05:20 UTC
Africa urges restraint as US-Israel strikes escalate in Iran
As US and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran, African capitals are divided — some denounce the attacks, others stay neutral, and many warn Iran against retaliating against key Gulf partners. Despite the unrest, the Nigerian government has adopted a cautious and balanced stance, avoiding alignment with either Iran or the US-Israeli coalition. Rising oil prices have historically strained many African economies, especially net importers, by raising inflation and widening trade deficits. Market turbulence growsWith global oil prices jumping sharply following renewed Middle East tensions, African governments fear the potential economic fallout could be severe. Yet a shared message emerges across the continent: a strong call for peace, restraint, and strict adherence to international law.
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March 03, 2026 05:01 UTC
Daily Memo: Fallout From the Attack on Iran
Developments. A flurry of activity has followed the U.S. and Israel’s launch of strikes against Iran over the weekend. Iranian attacks on Gulf countries continued into Monday, targeting the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar. Tehran has said it will attack U.S. assets in the region in response to the U.S. and Israeli strikes, which […]This article is for subscribers only Join thousands of readers who rely on GPF for clear-eyed geopolitical analysis. $ 79 per year Save 27% vs. monthly ✓ Full access to all daily analysis & forecasts ✓ George Friedman's geopolitical insights ✓ 2026 Forecast & Special Collection on the Middle East ✓ 100% reader-supported Subscribe Now 30-day money-back guarantee Already a subscriber?
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March 03, 2026 03:23 UTC
Extended-range Forecast: Evolving Elongated Southern Europe to Middle East Storm Track
Climate Impact Company Week 2-4 OutlookEurope/Western RussiaIssued: Monday, March 2, 2026Highlight: Evolving Southern Europe storm track. Discussion: Prior to mountain snowmelt and attendant runoff, soil moisture conditions are prohibitively dry across Central and East Europe. Discussion: The outlook shifts wetter across Northern Africa and Southern Europe while the mild pattern in Europe loses intensity. Week-4 Ahead Forecast valid March 22-29, 2026: Southern Europe to Middle East storm track. Discussion: Northern Africa, Southern Europe, and into the Middle East develop an impressive low latitude storm track.
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March 03, 2026 00:35 UTC
The paradox of late adoption: Africa’s cloud-native revolution – Intelligent CIO Africa
Africa’s accelerated shift to cloud-native architecture is redefining how emerging markets approach Digital Transformation and competitive growth. Africa’s unique Digital Transformation journey is not a late start but a strategic advantage, inspiring optimism about the continent’s potential in the global digital economy. African cloud-native enterprises can iterate faster, deploy updates in real time and respond to market shifts almost immediately. This is where third-party IT providers step in, playing a crucial role in accelerating Africa’s Digital Transformation. Yet cloud-native security is complex, requiring continuous monitoring, identity management and proactive threat detection across distributed environments.
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March 03, 2026 00:21 UTC
Africa Views China and U.S. More Favorably Than Russia (Afrobarometer)
NewsOnly 36% of Africans view Russia’s economic and political influence as positive, while 23% rate it negative, according to Afrobarometer. In 24 comparable countries, negative views of Russia rose by 6 percentage points, double the 3-point increase in positive views. In Mali, 88% of respondents view Russia’s role positively. At the sub-regional level, Russia performs strongest in Central Africa with 50% positive opinions and in West Africa with 43%. Southern Africa records 27%, East Africa records 26%, and North Africa records 34%, reflecting more reserved attitudes.
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March 02, 2026 23:22 UTC
Executives explore why data centres are business enablers
Services and Khaja Rafiquddin, Cisco Product Manager, recently sat down to discuss the value of Cisco data centres and other strategic priorities for regional organisations. Cisco Data Centre solutions provide a modern, secure foundation that supports these demands while allowing customers to evolve at their own pace. What role do partners like JCCS play in successful Cisco Data Centre deployments? With Comstor’s support and Cisco’s innovation, we can design, deploy, and support data centre environments that align with both business objectives and local requirements. Khaja Rafiquddin: Cisco Unified Edge represents a single, integrated platform that combines networking, compute, security, and management at the edge.
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March 02, 2026 21:32 UTC
Network International partners with Al Seraj Islamic Bank to drive digital payments and financial inclusion in Libya – Intelligent CIO Africa
Network International partners with Al Seraj Islamic Bank to drive digital payments, expand market reach and advance financial inclusion in Libya. Under the agreement, Network International will deliver comprehensive end-to-end digital payment processing solutions to Al Seraj Islamic Bank, including Visa sponsorship, prepaid issuing capabilities and a suite of innovative value-added services. These offerings will empower SIB to enhance customer experience, streamline operations and expand access to secure digital payment options nationwide in Libya. Mohamed Abu Gebba, Regional Managing Director – Processing, North Africa, Network International, said: “This partnership marks a significant milestone for Libya’s financial sector. This partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class, Shariah-compliant digital banking solutions across Libya.”The services for Al Seraj Islamic Bank are scheduled to go live in Q1 2026.
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March 02, 2026 15:22 UTC
Debts and low prices leave cocoa buyers in crisis
PREVIEWPresident Mahama’s government is coming under pressure to help the country’s cocoa farmers hit by market forces and encroachment by gold minersGhana’s licensed cocoa buyers are in hock to the country’s banks by up to US$750 million, according to the Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association of Ghana, as low prices and the country’s weakened banking system have left many cocoa businesses facing mounting debts. But instead, cocoa prices have collapsed due to weak demand. Around 70,000 metric tonnes of cocoa beans are still in the fields across Ghana, says the industry regulator Cocobod. That, in turn, has reduced banks’ capacity to lend to local businesses, including the cocoa sector. Yet the debts owed by cocoa buyers are rapidly accruing interest, deepening the sector’s liquidity problems.
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March 02, 2026 13:48 UTC
Washington’s healthcare deals rejected as exploitative
But Zambia and Zimbabwe are pushing back against what their healthcare activists say are exploitative terms, linking pharmaceutical packages, access to personal data and critical minerals. Mnangagwa complained that Washington wanted unfettered access to Zimbabwean health data but without any guarantees that it would offer privileged access to new vaccines or treatments based on the data. The complaints about patient data access are not unique to Zimbabwe. Zambian officials have also expressed concern that the health funding was tied to US firms obtaining mining contracts. The Trump administration has made no secret of its wish to make its development spending far more transactional, particularly in promoting private medicine and Christian-linked foundations and in giving US firms access to African patient data.
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March 02, 2026 13:44 UTC
US-Iran escalation disrupts vital trade corridors, leaving Indian pharma on edge
India pharma faces supply chain risks from Middle East conflictRising energy and shipping costs threaten drug productionFirms rely on inventory buffers but fear prolonged disruption Did our AI summary help? The pharmaceutical sector is bracing for another round of supply‑chain disruption as escalating conflict in West Asai threatens to push up logistics and energy costs, industry executives told Moneycontrol. “We are facing a Covid pandemic kind of uncertainty,” he said, pointing to rising risks around shipping routes and energy prices. For API makers, power accounts for as much as 25 percent of production costs, making them extremely sensitive to energy price spikes. Industry leaders worry that prolonged disruption could choke supplies of crucial ingredients, inflate manufacturing costs and slow production of vital generics.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 02, 2026 12:43 UTC
UN says dozens of civilians killed in north of South Sudan
The United Nations says dozens of civilians have been killed in renewed violence in northern South Sudan over the past 48 hours. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan, known as UNMISS, said it was alarmed by surging clashes in Abiemnom County, in the Ruweng Administrative Area near the border with Sudan. According to the mission, unidentified armed youth attacked the county headquarters, wounding at least 23 people. In a statement, UNMISS said dozens of civilians and several local officials were reported killed in the fighting. The head of UNMISS, Anita Kiki Gbeho, urged all parties to cease hostilities immediately and engage in constructive dialogue to address their grievances.
Source:The North Africa Journal
March 02, 2026 12:40 UTC
Free live-streams of the blood Moon lunar eclipse. In Europe, Africa or clouded out? Here's how to see it
The good news for lunar eclipse fans is that, on March 3, 2026, there's a total lunar eclipse visible, during which time the Moon will turn 'blood red'. The March 3, 2026 lunar eclipse is best seen in the western parts of North America and the eastern parts of Asia and Australia. Read our full guide to the 3 March 2026 lunar eclipse and get key locations and timings for the March 2026 blood Moon. The eclipse begins from 08:44 UTC, with totality – the 'blood Moon bit – starting at 11:04 UTC. Griffith Observatory, Los AngelesNASATimeAndDate.comThe Virtual Telescope ProjectSloohSunshineNateWhether you watch in person or online, share your March 3, 2026 lunar eclipse experiences and images with us by emailing contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com
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March 02, 2026 12:26 UTC