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The Guardian
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
54.60 Africa review – a freewheeling, weeklong tour around the continent
There is abundant charm, humour and a pointed sense of play fuelling Femi Elufowoju Jr's musical drama re-centring the narratives around Africa. Its charisma is reminiscent of his previous rollicking production at this venue, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives, which featured some of the same actors. This is not as successful, despite its infectiousness. Ultz's set design is loose, initially bearing a coffin at its centre. The premise is that 11 travellers must embark on a quest across all 54 nations in Africa within a week, spurred on by ancestral mother Mama Africa (Suzette Llewellyn). It is not altogether clear what will happen if they fail despite the symbolic coffin; the play does not dwell on raising the stakes. The job of the characters is to 'demystify and justify' the continent. Based on writer-director Elufowoju's own travels, the collective odyssey encompasses personal, political, social and even environmental history along with myth and ideas around belonging. Spoken scenes are accompanied by interludes of exuberant song and dance. The performers are always entertaining: Munashe Chirisa oozes comic talent as a shopkeeper in Uganda and a traffic warden in Seychelles; Liana Cottrill is an astounding dancer; The Ganda Boys (Denis Mugagga and Daniel Sewagudde) weave music around scenes; while Elufowoju, following an illness in the cast, does a fine job of reading a part. We briefly hear about the colonial history of Cameroon and at one passport control, an officer challenges a traveller's dual African/British identity. We sweep reverentially into Robben Island, briefly stopping inside Nelson Mandela's former cell, and push through to Tunisia and a bristling encounter in Libya. Sometimes it is hard to work out what is happening. Scenes are often brief – giving little time to connect with characters – and heavy-handed in their messages. The drama feels baggy and more like sketches or riffs that contain little tension, story or characterisation. Maybe it is a deliberate endeavour to disrupt or diverge from a – western? – dramatic narrative so it is not led by these traditional elements. What takes their place is joyful but broad-brush, maybe too ambitious in what it is trying to achieve. Where it shares the same inventive staging and bubbling joy as The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives, there is little of its magnificent storytelling, despite the 11 adventuring storytellers. At the Arcola theatre, London, until 12 July
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
KuCoin Allows Institutional Clients to Trade Without Having to Pre-Fund Wallets
Crypto exchange KuCoin is now allowing institutional clients to trade without having to pre-fund wallets, recreating a trading experience that they would recognize from the traditional finance (TradFi) world. The Seychelles-based exchange teamed up with BitGo Singapore and will use the crypto custodian's Go Network for off-exchange settlement (OES), KuCoin said. "KuCoin's full suite of products — spot, margin, options, and perpetual futures — can now be accessed through Go Network, ensuring assets remain protected," the exchange said in Thursday's announcement. As crypto companies seek to cash in on increasing crypto institutional adoption, they're faced with having to introduce tools that a familiar in TradFi. In this case, institutional clients' assets remain in BitGo Singapore's storage, following the model of separating custody and execution to mitigate counterparty and systemic risk. For some, what KuCoin aims to offer has an echo of the now defunct Silvergate Bank's Exchange Network (SEN) platform, which helped institutions move funds to exchanges. The bank discontinued the service in March 2023 shortly before it entered liquidation during the crypto winter that had built throughout 2022 and came to a head with the collapse of FTX the previous November. Sign in to access your portfolio
Forbes
a day ago
- Science
- Forbes
Fossils Suggests Sea Levels Could Rise Even Faster In The Future
Fossil coral exposed in a limestone outcrop above present sea level in the Seychelles. Newly uncovered evidence from fossil corals suggests that sea levels could rise even more steeply in our warming world than previously thought. 'This is not good news for us as we head into the future,' says Andrea Dutton, a professor of geoscience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Dutton and her PhD student Karen Vyverberg at the University of Florida led an international collaboration that included researchers from University of Sydney, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Victoria University of Wellington and University of Massachusetts Amherst who analyzed fossilized corals discovered in the Seychelles islands. Models of future sea level rise generally hover around a meter (3 feet) within the next 100 years, but factors like how much of the ice caps will melt, water temperatures, oceanic currents, tidal range, coastal geomorphology and land subsidence can affect local sea levels. Based on an analysis published by NASA in 2021, global mean sea levels rose by about 20 centimeters (around eight inches) between 1901 and 2018. Fossils provide an opportunity to reconstruct sea level change over a longer time span. The researchers used remnants of coral species that only live in shallows very near the sea surface. Their tropical location also means they were far away from any past ice sheets, which have a more pronounced effect on local sea levels. By determining the ages of two dozen fossil corals from various elevations on the islands and analyzing the sediments around the fossils, the team reconstructed the relationship between global climate and sea levels between 122,000 and 123,000 years ago. That was during a period known as the Eemian Interglacial, when global temperatures were actually very similar to what they are now. Perhaps more importantly, the researchers noted that sea levels didn't rise at a constant rate, but there were periods of stagnation followed by abrupt pulses. Likely the ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica — thousands of kilometers away from the Seychelles islands — didn't melt simultaneously as it is happening today. 'These swings suggest that the polar ice sheets were growing and shrinking out of phase with each other as a result of temperature changes in the two hemispheres that were also not aligned,' explains Dutton. At the beginning of the Eemian, sea levels rose over 6,000 years leading up to a peak that was 5 to 7 meters (16 to 23 feet) higher globally than it is today. Such high levels are unlikely in the near future, however, today's sea level rise could happen much faster. 'So even though sea level rose at least several meters higher than present during this past warm period, if temperature rises simultaneously in both hemispheres as it is today, then we can expect future sea level rise to be even greater than it was back then.' 'This is hugely important for coastal planners, policy makers and those in the business of risk management,' concludes Dutton. Over 600 million people (around 10 percent of the world's population) live in coastal areas that are less than 10 meters (32 feet) above sea level. Rising sea levels not only will displace an estimated 267 million people worldwide, but contaminate groundwater, increase the risk for floods, cause beach erosion and habitat loss for animals and plants living on or near the shoreline. The study,"Episodic reef growth in the Last Interglacial driven by competing influence of polar ice sheets to sea-level rise," was published in the journal Science Advances. Additional material and interviews provided by University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Zawya
a day ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Seychelles Celebrates 32nd Constitution Day with Ceremonial Flag Hoisting Across Three Islands
The Republic of Seychelles marked the 32nd anniversary of Constitution Day with dignified flag hoisting ceremonies held consecutively on Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue. Leading the nation in this significant commemoration was President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, as Seychellois from across the archipelago reflected on the adoption of the Constitution of the Third Republic, a landmark moment in the country's democratic evolution. Constitution Day honours a pivotal chapter in Seychelles' history, when the nation collectively embraced a constitution that charted a new democratic course. The document enshrines the fundamental rights to life, liberty, and dignity, while establishing the shared duty of all Seychellois to uphold these core principles. This year's official proceedings began with a march by the Guard of Honour, featuring distinguished units from the Seychelles Defence Forces, Police Force, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Special Operations Unit. The symbolic highlight was the hoisting of the National Flag, followed by a stirring performance of the National Anthem—a moment that echoed the solemn pride of the occasion. The Seychelles National Flag, with its five striking oblique bands radiating from the base, captures the nation's dynamic spirit and progressive vision. Each colour holds deep meaning: blue for the ocean and sky, yellow for the sun as the source of life, red for the unity and passion of the people, white for peace and social justice, and green for the natural environment that sustains the islands. The programme also featured cultural performances by youth, celebrating Seychellois heritage and patriotism. Readings from the Constitution underscored the enduring relevance of the nation's legal framework, while patriotic songs performed by young talents from each island added a vibrant cultural dimension to the day's events. Among the attendees were Vice-President Ahmed Afif, the Cabinet of Ministers, numerous high-level government officials, and other distinguished guests. The 32nd Constitution Day celebrations successfully united citizens across the islands in a shared reflection on the values, rights, and responsibilities that form the bedrock of Seychelles' democratic society. The annual observance continues to serve as a powerful reminder of the nation's constitutional journey, and reaffirms the collective commitment to building a prosperous, inclusive, and harmonious future. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State House Seychelles.
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Bitget Launches "PRO" Mode with Customized Services for Institutional Clients and VIP Traders
VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the launch of Bitget PRO, a new program designed to support institutional and VIP trading needs. Built to meet the operational requirements of high-volume market participants, the program delivers an optimized trading environment with access to lower fees, better interests, custody and loan services along with higher API frequency limits, and increased withdrawal limits. These enhancements aim to facilitate efficient capital deployment and support complex trading strategies across various market conditions. As for the eligibility criteria, Bitget PRO requirements are automated, making qualifying traders gain easy access to its benefits. The cutoff for qualification occurs automatically at 9:00AM (UTC+8) daily, with varying benefits and fees according to the different PRO levels. PRO 1 requires 20% of users' trading volume from the past 30-days to come from API trades. Conversely, users who do not meet these criteria will revert to VIP status. Bitget also offers market-making and broker programs, providing additional opportunities for users to engage with the platform's ecosystem. 'Institutional traders are increasingly driving the momentum of crypto's adoption, shaping its narrative through scale, precision, and strategy. Bitget PRO is built to serve as the home base for crypto's top-tier participants—offering advanced security and a playground to experiment with products that match the evolving demands of high frequency traders,' said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget. Bitget PRO is an extension of VIP offerings. While the VIP tier is structured for manual and retail traders, the PRO program is engineered for institutional-grade trading via APIs. PRO users benefit from technical advantages including increased rate limits, priority access to technical operations support, and direct engagements with Bitget's API team for ongoing optimization. Besides higher API rate limits, Bitget PRO users will also unlock institutional loan programs, higher withdrawal limits, a secure private link connection as well as more sub accounts, further adding The new program will unlock a more efficient trading experience for high volume trading, aligning with Bitget's goal of serving institutional clients and VIP traders at scale. Earlier this year, Bitget introduced an Institutional Lending service with up to 5x leverage on spot trading and plans to extend it to derivatives. The platform also upgraded its OTC services and partnered with custodians like Cobo and Fireblocks to enhance security and support. Additionally, Bitget improved its Unified Accounts feature, enabling live trading across multiple pairs within a single account for advanced traders. These steps show Bitget's strategic plans in providing a comprehensive, institution-ready trading ecosystem. Bitget PRO marks the latest development in Bitget's efforts to provide infrastructure suited for the next era of digital asset trading. As institutional participation in crypto markets deepens, Bitget remains focused on delivering tools and services that align with the requirements of programmatic, high-frequency, and high-volume traders. For more information about Bitget PRO, visit here. About Bitget Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency. For media inquiries, please contact: media@ Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. 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