Category: Business

The 2026 parallel World Cup in Russia represents more than a single tournament. It’s a test of FIFA’s authority, a challenge to the existing international sporting order, and potentially a watershed moment in how global football is organized and governed. As the official World Cup kicks off in North America, the world will be watching not just the matches on the pitch but also whether anyone is watching matches on a different pitch entirely – thousands of miles away in Russia, where football, politics, and power converge in ways that will shape the sport’s future for years to come.

1. Trailblazers & Changemakers Across Africa and its diaspora, women of African descent are ascending to leadership roles once considered out of reach. From the first female vice president of an East African nation to a West African biotech CEO developing malaria‑resistant crops, their stories inspire—and remind us how far representation matters. Profiles this week…