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🌍 African Continental Brief: Security, Politics, Business and Human Rights

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Geopolitics & Policy South Africa: Malema Found Guilty of Hate SpeechA South African equality court has ruled that Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, committed hate speech in 2022. The court, which adjudicates discrimination cases, found his remarks violated national laws on incitement. Senegal: Landmark Whistleblower Protection Law PassedSenegal’s parliament has approved legislation […]

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World News in Brief: Sudan hospitals under fire, world remembers victims of terrorism, DR Congo

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A grenade attack inside Zalingei Hospital in Darfur State, led MĂŠdecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to suspend all of its activities there yesterday.   MSF had previously led a cholera emergency response at the medical facility, providing life-saving treatment for 160 patients in the past two weeks alone.   “The rules of war are clear that […]

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Gaza death and destruction ‘without parallel in recent times’: Guterres

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“Israel’s initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signals a new and dangerous phase,” he told journalists in New York, warning against the devastating consequences. “Hundreds of thousands of civilians – already exhausted and traumatized – would be forced to flee yet again, plunging families into even deeper peril. This must stop.” ‘Endless catalogue of […]

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JPMorgan’s Planned Fintech Fees May Lead to Higher Costs for Consumers, Industry Leaders Warn

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NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase’s decision to introduce new fees for financial technology companies accessing customer bank data is raising concerns across the fintech sector, with several CEOs warning that the costs may ultimately be passed on to consumers. The fees, set to take effect within weeks, target data aggregators such as Plaid and Yodlee, […]

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Gold Prices Rise in August Following Rate Cut Expectations and Softer Dollar

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Gold prices are poised to close August with a monthly gain, buoyed by growing expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September and a weaker dollar. The rally reflects renewed investor interest in safe-haven assets as economic uncertainty and policy shifts continue to shape global markets. According to analysts at UBS and […]

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Fed Governor Lisa Cook Sues President Trump Over Attempted Dismissal Linked to Mortgage Allegations

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WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, challenging what she calls an “unprecedented and illegal” attempt to remove her from office over unproven mortgage fraud allegations. The legal action, filed on August 28, comes days after Trump issued a letter stating his intent to dismiss Cook, citing […]

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WHO EMRO | Remarks by Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean on the Roundtable on Health Workers’ Education and Training on Antimicrobial Resistance, Manama, Bahrain

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05 August 2025 Excellencies, distinguished colleagues, It is a pleasure to join you today for this timely roundtable on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and health workforce education. I thank Dr Saad Alfuhaid, President of the Arabian Gulf University, for bringing us together, and I warmly acknowledge the leadership of Dr Jameela Alsalman, Chair of WHO’s Strategic […]

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Tensions Rise in Jakarta Following Death of Ride-Share Driver in Police Incident

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JAKARTA — Public unrest has intensified in Indonesia’s capital after student groups called for protests at Jakarta’s police headquarters on Friday, following the death of a motorcycle ride-sharing driver struck by a police tactical vehicle. The incident occurred on Thursday evening near the Bendungan Hilir flats, where police were dispersing demonstrators. The victim, identified as […]

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Thailand grants work rights to long-term refugees from Myanmar, UN welcomes resolution

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Some 81,000 forcibly displaced people – largely Karen and Karenni, as well as other ethnic groups – are hosted in temporary shelters along the Thai-Myanmar border where they have been living in the camps for decades. Nearly half the refugee population were born under canvas, where displaced families have largely depended on humanitarian assistance. ‘Turning […]

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Fifth Earthquake in Six Days Strikes Johor, Malaysia Raising Seismic Concerns

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SEGAMAT — A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Segamat, Johor at 4:24 a.m. on Friday, August 29, marking the fifth seismic event in the region within six days, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). The quake’s epicentre was located 22 kilometres northeast of Segamat at a depth of 10 kilometres. Tremors were felt across parts of […]

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