Mathare, one of the country’s largest slums, houses upwards of 500,000 people in five square kilometres, cramming them together and storing the human waste they produce in uncovered rivulets. But, when he recounted the visit later to UN News, this was not the image that stuck with him the most. Without formal sewage systems, […]
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It has come to the attention of the European Commission’s Department for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) that a fraudulent website, under the domain ‘glife.help,’ is misusing the European Union’s Humanitarian Aid name and logo. This website falsely claims to receive our funding and support and offers supposed ‘safe passage’ to […]
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EASA has published a new call for expression of interest (CEI) to be accredited as qualified entity. Qualified Entities are an essential building block in the Agency’s outsourcing strategy of certification and oversight tasks. CEI Number: 2025.02Categories of Tasks: Information Security in AviationClosing Date: 16 September 2025 (23:59 CET) EASA seeks to accredit three to five Qualified […]
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The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has reported a sharp rise in seafarer abandonment cases, with 2,286 crew members left stranded aboard 222 vessels so far in 2025—a 30% increase over last year’s record figures. The affected workers are collectively owed $13.1 million in unpaid wages, and many have been denied access to food, medical […]
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On 22 July 2025, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan TD announced a landmark €2.18 billion capital allocation for Ireland’s Justice sector under the revised National Development Plan (NDP) for the period 2026–2030. The funding represents an €800 million increase over the previous 2021 NDP and will support major infrastructure and technology […]
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On 23 July 2025, Colm Brophy, Ireland’s Minister of State for Migration, attended an informal meeting of EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers in Copenhagen, hosted under the Danish EU Presidency. The agenda focused on organised crime, violence against children, and data protection reform. 👥 Tackling Organised Crime Ministers discussed strategies to combat family-centred organised […]
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Blackstone Inc. has announced a transformative investment exceeding $25 billion to develop digital and energy infrastructure across Pennsylvania, positioning the state as a strategic hub for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. The initiative is expected to catalyze an additional $60 billion in private-sector investment and generate thousands of jobs over the next decade. 🔌 Anchor Components […]
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Enbridge Inc. has finalized a $900 million investment in the Clear Fork Solar Project, a 600-megawatt utility-scale facility near San Antonio, Texas, set to begin operations by summer 2027. The project will supply 100% of its renewable output to Meta Platforms Inc. under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA), supporting Meta’s data center operations across […]
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On 22 July 2025, Türkiye announced the successful acquisition of €2.4 billion ($2.8 billion) in green financing to fund the Kars-Iğdır-Aralık-Dilucu Railway Project, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at establishing a direct rail link to Nakhchivan, an autonomous exclave of Azerbaijan. 🌱 International Collaboration and Green Credentials The financing package was arranged by a consortium […]
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Date: 22 July 2025 | Editor’s Note: A round-up of key political, security, economic, and development updates from across the African continent. EAST & NORTH AFRICA Sudan: Kordofan Becomes New Strategic Frontline The oil-rich Kordofan region has become a pivotal battleground in Sudan’s ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid […]
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