In the last week temperatures have soared, breaking monthly records in nearly half the countries on the planet. In much of Europe temperatures have reached those of mid-summer in the first week of April.
Sub-Saharan Africa is poised for a gradual economic upturn in the coming years, buoyed by an enhanced external milieu that diminishes the risk of significant currency devaluations and sovereign defaults.
Saudi Arabia is hosting its first ever Africa Summit, underscoring Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's (MbS) growing focus on African affairs.
China has forged deep economic ties with countries in sub-Saharan Africa over the past 20 years, making it the region's largest single country trading partner so China's economic slowdown will hurt Africa.
Zambia has a plan to transform the economy, but its one that rests on precarious foundations. As the global landscape shifts towards renewable energy, demand for copper is expected to fly.