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African Continental Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights – November 8, 2025

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📈 Business Africa’s economic landscape is witnessing significant momentum: 💻 Technology Africa’s tech sector continues to expand rapidly: 🌍 Geopolitics The continent faces both challenges and opportunities: 🔒 Security Security remains a pressing concern across Africa: ⚖️ Human Rights Human rights concerns are intensifying: In summary: Africa is at a crossroads—pursuing bold economic and technological […]

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AI Is Transforming Healthcare Beyond Chatbots: From Patient Intake to Predictive Care

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📜 From Paper Records to AI Agents Healthcare has always evolved alongside technology. As Brian Wallace notes in his SiteProNews article, medical records once filled file rooms until computers revolutionized storage and retrieval SiteProNews. Now, the next leap—artificial intelligence (AI)—is redefining how providers manage data, streamline workflows, and deliver care. ⚙️ Moving Beyond Chatbots Wallace […]

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The United States Announces Agreement with Cornell University | Office of Public Affairs

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WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced an agreement with Cornell University (“Cornell”) that will protect Cornell’s students from violations of federal civil rights laws, including from discrimination based on race, sex, or national origin, and promote America’s hardworking farming […]

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The Trump Administration Secures Landmark Deals to Slash Obesity Drug Prices

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Agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk aim to expand access to GLP-1 treatments through Medicare and new TrumpRx platform. Washington, D.C. – November 7, 2025 — The Trump administration has announced sweeping agreements with pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to dramatically reduce the cost of GLP-1 obesity and diabetes drugs, including Wegovy, […]

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Ireland Mourns Sr Stanislaus Kennedy: Visionary Founder of Focus Ireland and Tireless Advocate for Social Justice

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🌹 A Life of Service Born Treasa Kennedy on June 19, 1939, in Lispole, Co Kerry, Sr Stanislaus Kennedy—affectionately known as Sr Stan—entered the Sisters of Charity at 18. From her earliest years in religious life, she dedicated herself to social justice and community service, earning degrees in social sciences and social policy from University […]

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Brazil Unveils $125B Forest Fund to Curb Deforestation: “Tropical Forests Forever” secures $5.5B in pledges.

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Brazil Launches $125 Billion Global Forest Fund to Combat Deforestation“Tropical Forests Forever” initiative secures $5.5 billion in pledges, including $3 billion from Norway, with performance-based payments to over 70 nations. Brazil – November 7, 2025 — Brazil has unveiled the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, a landmark climate finance initiative designed to pay countries for preserving […]

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Rights chief warns ‘abominable atrocities’ likely continue in Sudan’s El Fasher

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“Today, traumatised civilians are still trapped inside El Fasher and are being prevented from leaving,” said UN human rights chief Volker TĂźrk in a statement released on Friday.  “I fear that the abominable atrocities such as summary executions, rape and ethnically motivated violence are continuing within the city.” The statement comes amid mounting reports from UN human rights watchdogs and other experts of widespread violence and war crimes after the city […]

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World News in Brief: Russian rights abuses in Ukraine, US a no-show for rights review, Orlando Blooms highlights Rohingya plight

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During their mission from 2 to 6 November, the three members of the Human Rights Council-mandated Commission of Inquiry met survivors, families of victims and human rights groups in Kyiv. “People spoke of unimaginable suffering – homes destroyed, loved ones killed, and lives upended,” said chairperson Erik Møse. The investigators – who are not UN […]

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Pfizer to Acquire Metsera for $86.25 Per Share in $10 Billion Deal

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Biotech buyout ends bidding war with Novo Nordisk, securing key obesity drug assets. New York – November 8, 2025 — Pfizer Inc. has finalized a deal to acquire Metsera, a clinical-stage biotech focused on obesity treatments, for $86.25 per share in cash, representing a 3.69% premium over Metsera’s closing price on Friday CNBC. The transaction […]

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Ireland Prepares for Potential Visit by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in December

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Diplomatic planning underway as Ireland reaffirms support for Ukraine amid ongoing war and EU integration efforts. Dublin, Ireland – November 8, 2025 — The Irish government is actively preparing for a possible visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with diplomatic sources indicating the trip could take place as early as December TheJournal.ie. While no official […]

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