Nigeria: Lagos Oworonshoki Demolition Sparks Outcry Over Forced Evictions and Human Rights Violations

Oworonshoki Demolitions in Lagos Intensify: Court Orders Ignored, Fatalities Reported, and Human Rights Concerns Mount Escalating Demolitions and Fires The Oworonshoki community in Lagos has faced a fresh wave of demolitions and alleged arson through November 2025, despite multiple court injunctions restraining the Lagos State Government from further clearance operations. Bulldozers, accompanied by heavily armed […]

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Africa Continent Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights – 01 Dec 2025

Business & Macro UK withdraws support for Mozambique LNGThe UK Export Finance (UKEF) has cancelled its previously pledged $1.15 billion backing for the liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique led by TotalEnergies. This decision reflects London’s changed stance on financing overseas fossil-fuel ventures, citing increased security risks in Mozambique’s insurgency-affected north and concerns over human-rights […]

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United States Assumes Presidency of the Group of 20

Effective today, December 1, 2025, the United States has assumed the 2026 Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20). Under President Trump’s leadership, we will return the G20 to focusing on its core mission of driving economic growth and prosperity to produce results. As we usher in these much-needed reforms, we will prioritize three core […]

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Former detective who stole drugs from a police property store is ordered to pay back criminal funds

01 December 2025 Press Release Proceeds of crime CPS A former detective who abused his position by stealing cocaine from the evidence store at work and supplying it on the streets of Manchester has been ordered to pay back over £75,000 or face more time in jail. Andrew Talbot, 55, who was previously a Greater […]

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EU’s Kaja Kallas Calls for Stronger Defence Support in ‘Pivotal Week’ for Ukraine

Urgent Call for Action EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has described the coming days as a “pivotal week” for Ukraine, urging member states to step up defence commitments as diplomatic talks with the United States continue. Speaking ahead of high‑level meetings, Kallas stressed that Europe must not allow hesitation or procedural delays to weaken […]

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Justice Department Surge to Indian Country to Investigate Unresolved Violent Crimes Yields Results | Office of Public Affairs

The Justice Department today announced results from its six-month surge of FBI assets across the country to address violent crime in Indian Country, including crimes relating to missing or murdered Indigenous persons. The FBI sent 64 personnel, rotating in 30–90-day temporary duty assignments over a six-month period to support field offices in Albuquerque; Denver; Detroit; […]

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NYC Affordable Housing Crisis: $1B Aid Urgently Needed to Prevent Wave of Defaults

Rising Costs Outpace Rent Caps New York City’s affordable housing system is under severe financial strain, with landlords warning that without $1 billion in emergency support, widespread defaults could destabilize the sector. The New York Housing Conference reports that tens of thousands of the city’s 213,000 affordable units are now at risk. Rent increases have […]

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Expected in Ireland Today for First State Visit

Landmark Diplomatic Engagement Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska are set to arrive in Dublin today for their first official state visit to Ireland, marking a significant moment in bilateral relations. The visit comes at a critical juncture for Ukraine as peace negotiations continue amid Russia’s ongoing invasion. Meetings and Addresses During […]

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World News in Brief: Justice efforts in Libya, deadly attacks in Ukraine, scores killed since Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

“There is a new momentum towards justice in Libya, and we now look towards the first trial to be held at the Court in this situation,” Nazhat Shameem Khan told ambassadors. She said the arrest of alleged war criminal Khaled El Hishri by German authorities in July is “a clear example of the momentum that we are building.”  Mr. El Hishri is […]

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov

SECRETARY RUBIO: (In progress) the time.  I think we both are.  But I just wanted to update you.  We had another very productive session building off Geneva, building off the events of this week.  As I told you earlier this morning, our goal here is to end the war, but it’s more than just to […]

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