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African Influencers unite at the African Union to reclaim the narrative on 141 years since the Berlin Conference
Exactly 141 years after the Berlin Conference carved Africa into colonial fragments, African influencers, journalists, artists, activists and policymakers gathered at the African Union Headquarters for the High-Level Influencers Forum on Borderless Africa (14–15 November).
Participants, including youth leaders and media professionals, engaged in workshops, keynote sessions, and networking to discuss strategies for visa-free travel, affordable intra-African connectivity, and boosted trade.
Organised under the Africans Rising Movement’s Borderless Africa campaign, the two-day event concluded with participants committing to promote accurate, people-centred narratives on continental integration.
Read the original article here: https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/african-influencers-unite-at-the-african-union-to-reclaim-the-narrative-on-141-years-since-the-berlin-conference?lang=en
India’s women make history, outclass South Africa to claim first ODI World Cup crown
India’s women’s cricket team made history on November 2, 2025, by clinching their maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup with a commanding 52-run victory over South Africa at Navi Mumbai’s Dr. DY Patil Stadium. India posted a strong total of 298/7, featuring a record-breaking 87 from Shafali Verma and a vital 58* from Deepti Sharma. Smriti Mandhana also contributed 45 runs and ended the tournament as the highest run-scorer in a single Women’s World Cup edition with 434 runs.
South Africa fought valiantly, with Laura Wolvaardt scoring 101, but Deepti Sharma’s brilliant bowling haul of 5/39 and Shafali’s crucial 2 wickets ended their chase at 246 all out. This victory made India the fourth nation to win the Women’s ODI World Cup, joining Australia, England, and New Zealand.
Read the original article here: https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2025/Nov/02/indias-women-make-history-outclass-south-africa-to-claim-first-odi-world-cup-crown
Commonwealth ministers commit to unlocking finance amid economic uncertainty
Commonwealth Finance Ministers gathered recently to address mounting global economic challenges, including trade tensions, inflation, debt issues, and geopolitical divisions.
The annual Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting (CFMM), chaired by Malta’s Finance Minister Clyde Caruana, took place alongside the IMF and World Bank Group meetings. The forum served as a platform for member countries to share experiences and develop common strategies for economic resilience.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey emphasised the unprecedented challenges facing the global economy, noting particular concerns for small states and least developed countries. She highlighted member countries’ innovative approaches, including blue bonds for ocean conservation and the Commonwealth Meridian debt management system, now operational in 41 nations.
The meeting focused on building a more inclusive global financial architecture that considers both income levels and vulnerability to economic shocks. Ministers discussed ways to enable sustainable investment in development and climate resilience while avoiding unsustainable debt cycles.
The CFMM continues to serve as a vital forum where developed and developing Commonwealth nations can collaborate on shared economic priorities and strengthen their collective voice in international financial discussions.
Read the original article here: https://thecommonwealth.org/news/commonwealth-ministers-commit-unlocking-finance-amid-economic-uncertainty
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Bangladesh’s Fashion Startup Evolution | Webinar Recording
The webinar explores how Fabraex, a budding Bangladeshi fashion startup, bridges the gap between traditional and modern fashion by empowering locals with unique designs. CEO Saqlain presents on Fabraex’s challenges and opportunities, highlighting their stylish, ethical, and affordable fashion fabrics.
Bangladesh’s Fashion Startup Evolution
Join us for an exciting webinar that will take you on a journey through the world of Fabraex – a budding Bangladeshi fashion brand with a fresh perspective on blending cultural heritage with contemporary style. Founded by the visionary Fahim Khandkar and driven by the leadership of CEO Saklain bin Salim, Fabraex is a young startup on a mission to empower individuals to embrace their authentic identities through fashion.
Fireside chat with Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy: Lessons to be learnt from Sri Lanka’s recent economic crisis | Webinar Recording
The ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka offers important lessons for policymakers globally. In a thought-provoking fireside chat, Julia Charlton chair of the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce speaks with Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, former Governor of Sri Lanka’s Central Bank, to analyse the origins and impacts of the crisis, along with Sri Lanka’s path to recovery.
Reimagining the Commonwealth Continuum Revolutionising Commonwealth Trade
The Trade Review investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Commonwealth trade performance and outlook on recovery. It also offers policy revisions and guidelines for policy-makers and businesses.
Islamic Banking Overview
This newsletter and presentation is an overview of Islamic Banking which is particularly relevant to the 730 million or so members in the Commonwealth, and a guide for non-Muslims to Islamic banking practices.
Commonwealth Secretariat report on impact of COVID-19 on maritime trade and post-pandemic recovery policies
On 26 June 2021, the Commonwealth Secretariat released a study on oceanic trade and port rankings. It surveys impacts of the pandemic and other factors, and highlights policy gaps for effective trade growth.
An Ode to Mussels
In June of 2020, the World Economic Forum held their 50th annual meeting amidst the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Normally the World Economic Forum focused on improving market efficiencies, business innovations, and global trade, but this meeting was particularly different.
Guardians of the forests
Earlier this month, over 120 world leaders gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, to attend the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) which Prince Charles described as “the last chance saloon” to save the world from runaway climate change.
Advancing gender equality in Africa
Gender equality has been thoroughly misconstrued in Africa. However, it should be clarified that gender equality does not undermine one gender and make the other weaker. Rather, it denotes that there should be equal opportunities for men and women and sex should not be a prerequisite for who should qualify for opportunities.