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Nigeria’s games industry has spent much of the past decade demonstrating that it exists. At Gamescom 2026, the more consequential task will be proving that it can do business.

From 26–28 August, the Games from Nigeria delegation will occupy Hall 4.1, Stand C010 in Cologne. Its programme includes gam...

Paris will become a focal point for the global esports industry this week as executives, investors, federation leaders and industry specialists gather for Esports Leaders Paris, an executive forum examining the commercial and strategic forces reshaping competitive gaming.

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For much of Africa’s gaming industry, the biggest challenge has never been talent. It has been fragmentation.

Across the continent, tournament organisers, publishers, media companies, content creators, technology firms and investors often pursue the same audience through separate initiatives. While this has produced pockets of success, it has also limited scale, com...

For decades, Africa has been one of gaming’s largest audiences but one of its smallest storytellers. Millions of African players have explored the mythology of ancient Greece, feudal Japan, medieval Europe and futuristic America. Yet comparatively few have been invited to experience worlds built upon African history, folklore and lived experiences.

That imbalance is...

As Glasgow welcomes athletes from across the Commonwealth for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Scotland has once again become the meeting place of a remarkable international community. The Games continue to demonstrate the enduring ability of sport to transcend geography, politics and culture, bringing together competitors from 74 Commonwealth Games Associations in a celebration ...