Strengthening EU Cooperation Minister Byrne is meeting with Jessica Rosencrantz, Sweden’s Minister for European Union Affairs and Nordic Cooperation, on 16–17 October 2025. Their discussions are centered on Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2026, the EU’s policy agenda, and pressing issues of security and defence. Byrne underlined that Ireland and Sweden […]
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On 15 October 2025, HRW issued a statement denouncing the violent dispersal of protests that have swept Morocco since late September. The demonstrations, led by the youth movement GenZ212, have called for sweeping reforms in healthcare, education, employment, and anti‑corruption measures. According to HRW, security forces, including the Royal Gendarmerie, used water cannons, physical force, […]
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Business African Business and Human Rights Forum Pushes for AccountabilityThe 4th African Business and Human Rights Forum, held in Lusaka, Zambia (7–9 October), brought together governments, civil society, and corporate leaders to advance responsible business conduct. Discussions focused on remedy and reparations frameworks, corporate accountability, and aligning African markets with international human rights and environmental […]
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Istanbul, 16 October 2025 — The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Turkish authorities to thoroughly investigate the death of Hakan Tosun, a freelance reporter and documentary filmmaker, who died on 13 October after being assaulted in Istanbul. Tosun, 50, was attacked on 11 October in the city’s Esenyurt district by two men […]
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The severe risk of disease outbreak comes after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit a remote eastern area of Afghanistan on 31 August near the Pakistan border, destroying water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure. “The earthquake has flattened homes and taken too many lives, and now threatens to take even more through disease,” warned Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF’s […]
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Washington, 15 October 2025 — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump is prepared to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a summit scheduled for later this month, underscoring that the United States seeks dialogue rather than confrontation with Beijing. The meeting is expected to take place during the Asia‑Pacific […]
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Kigali, 15 October 2025 — German biotechnology company BioNTech SE has obtained a $110 million financing package from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission to support the expansion of its mRNA vaccine plant in Rwanda. The Kigali facility, first inaugurated in 2023 with modular “BioNTainer” units, is designed to strengthen Africa’s vaccine […]
Continue ReadingStronger EU climate diplomacy: expanding carbon pricing worldwide presents the first year in review of the European Commission’s Task Force on International Carbon Pricing and Markets Diplomacy. The publication highlights the EU’s efforts to support partner countries in designing and implementing effective carbon pricing systems, fostering international cooperation, and promoting high-integrity carbon markets. It showcases […]
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Vienna, 16 October 2025 — The OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference (WHDC), held from 6 to 17 October, convened representatives from 57 participating States, civil society, and media experts to assess the state of human rights and democratic commitments across the region. A central theme was the protection of journalists and the integrity of information […]
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Rafah, Egypt/Gaza, 15 October 2025 — Humanitarian aid and fuel trucks began moving into Gaza today through the Rafah border crossing, after Israel agreed to reopen the route following a tense standoff with Hamas over the return of hostage remains. The crossing had been temporarily restricted when Israel accused Hamas of failing to fully comply […]
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