African Continental Brief : Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights — 11 December 2025

Business & Economy Investment and Market Adjustments Energy Sector Developments Tech & Innovation Industrial and Digital Shifts Geopolitics & Regional Affairs Leadership and Political Continuity Regional Governance Pressures Security & Conflict Sudan: Intensifying Conflict Dynamics Eastern Congo: Rebel Advance Regional Security Cooperation Benin: Coup Attempt Thwarted Human Rights & Governance Accountability for Historic Atrocities Civic […]

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Peace proves relative in Gaza with no let-up in deadly airstrikes

“The Security Council resolution is very clear about not calling anything a border or anything else, it is about a territory that needs to be respected in its entirety,” he said, referencing a resolution adopted by the Council on 17 November in support of a comprehensive plan to end the conflict. “We call on all parties […]

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‘All we want for Sudan is peace’ say children fleeing violence

Only 16 at the time, she saw armed men attacking her village and killing people – her grandfather and uncle among them. Girls were raped or taken. “Nahed managed to escape but said it was terrifying,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell who described Nahed’s story on Tuesday. “The chilling memories remain.” Sudan is in the […]

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EU plans to upgrade energy infrastructure to lower bills and boost independence

  The European Commission has proposed new initiatives to address long-standing issues in the planning and implementation of the EU’s energy infrastructure. They aim to ensure that affordable and clean energy flows more efficiently across the EU. Grid infrastructure is the backbone of the European energy system. The new package proposes to modernise and expand it to unlock its […]

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Amidst the resplendence of Munnar’s sky islands – The Applied Ecologist

Madhumay Mallik from the Wildlife Trust of India recounts their experience researching grass frogs, and details what is being done to ensure that these and other frog species continue to thrive despite increasing challenges. Far away on the mountain peak were cotton clouds in restless sleep, tossing and turning. Before me, a lush pasture of […]

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Justice Department Sues Minneapolis Public Schools for Racial Discrimination Against Teachers | Office of Public Affairs

Yesterday, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) over MPS’ collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with a teachers’ union which preferences teachers who are members of an “underrepresented population” in employment decisions and prioritizes “Black Men Teach Fellows” for certain employment benefits, terms, and conditions. “Discrimination is unacceptable in […]

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Ana Vieira da Mata elected as new Chair of EASA Management Board

Ana Vieira da Mata has been elected as the new Chair of EASA’s Management Board (MB). The MB brings together representatives of the Member States and the European Commission and is responsible for the definition of the Agency’s priorities, the establishment of the budget and for monitoring the Agency’s operations. The Chair of the body […]

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EU releases €2.4 million flood response aid in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand

In response to the devastating floods that have hit Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand, the European Union has released €2.4 million in emergency assistance for the most affected areas. This funding will serve to provide essential relief to the most vulnerable communities. Up to €1.8 million will support relief efforts in Sri Lanka, including €500,000 […]

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Virtual Asset Trading Platform Pleads Guilty to Violating the Travel Act and Other Federal Criminal Charges | Office of Public Affairs

Paxful Holdings Inc., an online virtual currency trading platform, agreed to plead guilty yesterday to a three-count information filed in the Eastern District of California and agreed to pay a criminal penalty of $4 million based on its ability to pay. “Paxful made millions of dollars in part by knowingly moving cryptocurrency for the benefit […]

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African Continental Brief: Business, Security, Human Rights, and Geopolitics — 09 Dec 2025

Africa Today: A Brief on Key Developments Across the Continent Security & Human Rights: Turmoil in Tanzania — Protests Blocked and Rights Under Pressure On 9 December 2025, authorities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s commercial capital, deployed police and army forces in strength to block planned Independence Day protests. The demonstrations had been called by […]

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