Related Posts
Ousmane Sonko, a key opposition figure in Senegal, ended his hunger strike
Ousmane Sonko, a key opposition figure in Senegal, ended his hunger strike today. He started the strike on July 30 to protest his arrest. He got very sick and went to the hospital on August 17. El Malick Ndiaye, Sonko’s party spokesperson, announced the end of the strike on social media. Sonko is in jail […]
Global Innovation Index 2024: Switzerland Leads, Brazil Tops South America
Switzerland has claimed the top spot in the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII). The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released its annual ranking of 133 economies. This year’s index highlights shifts in global innovation leadership. WIPO’s GII evaluates countries based on seven innovation pillars. These include knowledge and technology outputs, human capital and research, and […]
IMF Declares Brazil the Economic Powerhouse of Latin America
Brazil’s economic stature as the powerhouse of Latin America in 2023 is firmly established by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), outpacing Mexico and Argentina. The IMF’s World Economic Outlook forecasts Brazil’s GDP at an impressive $2.13 trillion, significantly ahead of Mexico’s $1.81 trillion and Argentina’s $621.83 billion. The Global Financial Stability Report adds context, highlighting […]