The 2025 Islamic Finance Development Indicator (IFDI) report by LSEG and ICD, highlighting Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and UAE as leaders in Islamic finance, with global assets projected to hit US$9.7 trillion by 2029, driven by governance and sustainability.
Senegal, South Africa, and Ivory Coast clinched 2026 World Cup spots on October 14, 2025, with decisive wins over Mauritania, Rwanda, and Kenya, led by stars like Sadio Mané and Amad Diallo, securing Africa’s final automatic berths.
Kenya mourns the loss of Raila Odinga, the 80-year-old democracy icon and former PM who died of a heart attack in India on October 15, 2025—sparking international tributes, national mourning, and concerns over the opposition’s future.
Colonel Michael Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s president after a youth-fueled military coup ousts Andry Rajoelina, sparking AU suspension and calls for swift democratic restoration amid ongoing instability.
The ROOTS project’s October 15, 2025, policy dialogue in The Gambia is transforming local onion marketing for smallholder farmers—reducing imports, minimizing post-harvest losses, and boosting incomes for sustainable agricultural growth.
