A curated update on key developments across Africa 📅 12 September 2025 Geopolitics & Policy South Sudan Vice President Indicted on Serious Charges 🇸🇸 South Sudan has charged Vice President Riek Machar and 20 others with murder, terrorism, and conspiracy following an alleged attack on a military base. The attack was reportedly carried out by […]
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NATO has selected Oracle to host and protect mission-critical workloads from its Communications and Information Agency (NCIA), marking a strategic shift to U.S.-based cloud infrastructure. The decision reflects the alliance’s commitment to enhancing cybersecurity, operational resilience, and data sovereignty across its digital operations. The NCIA, responsible for delivering secure communications and IT support to NATO […]
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Prince Harry concluded a series of engagements in the United Kingdom, including a private meeting with King Charles, before making a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, on Friday, September 12, 2025. The visit was made at the invitation of the Ukrainian government and focused on supporting wounded service members affected by the ongoing conflict. During […]
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This weekend’s European Heritage Days offers you a chance to take a wander around some of Europe’s finest buildings and cultural sites for free. The theme of European Heritage Days 2025 is ‘architectural heritage’. Buildings that are often closed to the public for the rest of the year will open their doors on 13 […]
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OpenAI has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Microsoft to renegotiate terms of their existing partnership, as the artificial intelligence company prepares for internal restructuring. The agreement signals both parties’ intent to reaffirm and potentially expand their collaboration in the evolving AI landscape. While details of the revised terms remain undisclosed, the move reflects […]
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Following a lifetime of independence in the fashion industry, the late Italian designer Giorgio Armani has posthumously instructed his heirs to sell a 15% minority stake in his global fashion empire. The directive, outlined in his will, prioritizes potential buyers from among three major corporations: French luxury conglomerate LVMH, eyewear leader Essilor-Luxottica, and cosmetics giant […]
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Ko Nay Thway, a Myanmar citizen, has been sentenced to seven years of hard labor for publicly criticizing the military government’s upcoming parliamentary elections, according to state-run media reports released Wednesday. The conviction stems from a now-deleted social media post on his account “Lashio Baegyi,” in which Nay Thway shared footage of a violent car […]
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Shares of major Chinese pharmaceutical companies declined sharply this week following reports of a potential regulatory clampdown by U.S. authorities. The sell-off was triggered by growing concerns over increased scrutiny of Chinese drug exports and supply chain practices. Investors reacted to speculation that Washington may impose tighter controls on imports of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) […]
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International activists have launched a series of Gaza-bound flotillas aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade, delivering humanitarian aid, and demanding an immediate ceasefire. The initiative reflects growing global frustration over the escalating violence and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. Initially, widespread international sympathy leaned heavily toward Israel following the October 2023 Hamas-led attacks and hostage […]
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A chartered flight carrying over 300 South Korean workers landed safely at Incheon International Airport on Friday, following their release from several days of detention in the United States. The workers had been held by U.S. immigration authorities amid an investigation into alleged visa irregularities involving subcontracted labor. South Korean officials confirmed the group’s return […]
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