African Continental Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights — November 2025

A snapshot of Africa’s latest business, energy, geopolitical, and human rights developments. Business & Macro Mozambique LNG Deal AdvancesMozambique has granted a 30‑year concession to a consortium of state firms — including ENH, CFM, EDM, and HCB — to build and operate LNG infrastructure at Beira and Inhassoro. The project will feature a floating storage […]

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Jimmy Cliff (1944–2025): Reggae Pioneer and Global Cultural Icon Dies at 81

Jamaican singer, songwriter, actor, and cultural ambassador Jimmy Cliff has died at the age of 81, leaving behind a six‑decade legacy that helped carry reggae, ska, and rocksteady from Kingston’s streets to the world stage. His family confirmed his passing on 24 November 2025, following complications from a seizure and pneumonia. Early Life and Breakthrough […]

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EU reinforces humanitarian response with €143 million for Sub-Saharan Africa

The European Commission is providing €143 million in humanitarian aid as EU and African Union leaders meet in Angola, responding to continued pressure on relief operations across several crisis zones. The allocation includes €2.5 million euro for aid in the Central African Republic, €8 million in Nigeria, €30 million in Ethiopia, €30 million in Somalia, […]

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Online Seller of Infant Formula Pleads Guilty to Smuggling and Violating FDA Prior Notice Requirements | Office of Public Affairs

Able Groupe Inc., a company that sold infant formula on the website LittleBundle.com, pleaded guilty today to two felony charges for smuggling European infant formula and importing it into the United States in violation of FDA’s Prior Notice Requirements. According to court documents, Able Groupe, which also did business as Little Bundle and Huggable, Inc., […]

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Man Pleads Guilty to Assisting in Disposal of Dismembered Remains of Dublin Teenager

A 32‑year‑old man has pleaded guilty to assisting in the movement and disposal of the dismembered remains of Keane Mulready Woods, the teenager murdered in Dublin nearly six years ago. Case Background Mulready Woods, aged 17, was killed in January 2020 during a violent feud between organised crime groups. His remains were later discovered in […]

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EASA ASC 2025 sees complacency as a safety threat, seeks rule simplification

COPENHAGEN, November 24, 2025 – The biggest risk to aviation safety in Europe is complacency, arising as a consequence of the industry’s strong safety performance in the region in recent years, speakers at this year’s European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s Annual Safety Conference asserted.    Meanwhile in an ever more complex operating landscape, existing rules […]

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Sweden and Ukraine Leaders Address Press as US–Kyiv Talks Seek Balanced Peace Plan

Sweden’s parliament speaker Andreas Norlén and the Chairman of Ukraine’s parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk, held a joint press conference highlighting European solidarity with Kyiv amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war. Their remarks came as the United States and Ukraine continued negotiations in Switzerland, working to reshape a controversial peace proposal that had drawn sharp […]

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US–Ukraine Talks in Switzerland Shadowed by Controversial Peace Plan

High‑level talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials took place in Switzerland over the weekend, following revelations that Russia and the White House had secretly drafted a 28‑point peace plan. The proposal, widely reported in international media, has drawn criticism for being overly favorable to Moscow, raising concerns about its implications for Ukraine’s sovereignty. A Controversial […]

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Nokia Commits $4 Billion to US AI Investment in Partnership with the Trump Administration

Finnish telecoms giant Nokia has announced a landmark $4 billion investment in the United States, working in collaboration with President Donald Trump’s administration to expand its research, development, and manufacturing footprint. The move is aimed at accelerating the rollout of AI‑ready network infrastructure, positioning Nokia as a key player in America’s rapidly evolving artificial intelligence […]

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Minister Byrne Embarks on Strategic Baltic Tour Ahead of Ireland’s EU Presidency

Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, has begun a four‑day visit to the Baltic States as part of preparations for Ireland’s upcoming EU Presidency. The trip, running from 24–27 November, underscores Ireland’s commitment to strengthening European cooperation on security, defence, and Ukraine’s future within the Union. Latvia: Security and […]

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