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Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division Highlights to D.C. Appeals Court the Illegality of 2024 EPA Rule

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Earlier this week, the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to void the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s 2024 air quality standard for particulate matter, because EPA recognizes that it took an unlawful regulatory shortcut in imposing the rule. The Clean Air Act requires […]

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Minister Foley Unveils €795 Million Capital Plan to Bolster Children’s and Disability Services

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The correct phrasing aligns with the official Department of Children, Disability and Equality name, which covers both children’s services (childcare, protection, early learning) and disability services separately—not exclusively “children with disabilities.”wikipedia+2​ Here’s the redrafted article with precise terminology: Minister Foley Announces €795M Investment Plan for Children’s Services and Disability Infrastructure 2026–2030 Minister for Children, Disability […]

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‘A language everyone understands’: Jordanian cartoonist on art as hope

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Based in the capital of Jordan, Abdallat has spent years using art to spark conversations on human rights, tolerance and social change. Through his Free Pen initiative, he leads workshops with young people, especially in communities affected by displacement, helping them express their experiences and hopes through drawing. From collaborations with UNESCO to counter hate […]

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Peacebuilding Fund hits $1 billion milestone amid funding gap

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The multi-donor trust fund is the UN’s primary instrument for supporting countries worldwide who are emerging from – or at risk of – violent conflict. The fund sits alongside the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Support Office. The announcement came as the Security Council and the General Assembly passed twin resolutions in support of the […]

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A decisive turning point: Setting global industry on a fairer, greener path towards economic growth

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The world is inexorably becoming industrialised, raising the prospects of better jobs and livelihoods for many of the world’s poorest. But, in order to truly benefit the global population and the planet as a whole, international trade and industry must go hand in hand with healthier communities, lower emissions and cleaner air.  In the past, […]

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African Continental Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights – November 27, 2025

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A curated snapshot of Africa’s latest developments across business, technology, geopolitics, security, and human rights—focusing on reports from today and yesterday. 🏢 Business 💻 Technology 🌍 Geopolitics 🔒 Security ⚖️ Human Rights

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Interpol Elects Lucas Philippe of France as President for Four-Year Term

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French police official Lucas Philippe has been elected president of Interpol at its 93rd General Assembly held in Marrakech, Morocco, to serve a four-year term. Philippe, 53, currently counsellor for European and international affairs to the director of the French National Police, succeeds Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi of the UAE. The assembly united 886 delegates from […]

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EBRD Commits €192 Million to Boost Romania’s Solar Power Expansion

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a €192 million financing package to accelerate Romania’s green transition, funding the construction of three new solar power plants in the country’s south‑east. Financing Details The package will support projects in Slobozia, Corbii Mari, and Iepurești II, with a combined installed capacity of 531 MW. […]

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Press Freedom Group Calls on DRC Authorities to End Threats to Journalist

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A leading press freedom organization has called on Democratic Republic of the Congo authorities to stop threatening local journalists and ensure their safety amid escalating attacks on media workers. The appeal follows repeated threats against Michael Tenende, a journalist in Kabinda city who faces intimidation from the city’s mayor after reporting on local governance issues.jurist+2​ […]

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Ireland and Scotland Launch New Bilateral Framework to Deepen Ties Through 2030

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Minister of State Neale Richmond and First Minister John Swinney unveiled a new bilateral cooperation framework setting out shared priorities for collaboration between Ireland and Scotland through to the end of the decade. The two leaders met at Iveagh House in Dublin for the annual Ireland–Scotland Bilateral Review meeting, where they reaffirmed the strength of […]

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