Foreign Secretary speech on violence against women and girls

Thank you it is a great pleasure to be here today and to be here among so many impressive leaders and so many women who, as pioneers, have refused to accept the world as it is and whose determination and courage have done so much to change it.    Women who have changed lives here and across the globe as a result of their strength and their determination.    And we’ve seen the hard won gains of that work that have echoed right through history as a result.   But now coming together as […]

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African Continental Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights — 02 Dec 2025

Business Africa’s Business Heroes Summit Returns to Kigali The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Summit, backed by Alibaba Philanthropy, will convene in Kigali on 12–13 December 2025, bringing together over 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. Finalists will compete for $1.5 million in grant funding, showcasing Africa’s innovation potential CAJ News Africa. South African Rand Shows […]

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German President Steinmeier to Visit UK on State Visit at Invitation of King Charles III: First Such Visit in 27 Years

Federal President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender will travel to the United Kingdom for a state visit from 3–5 December 2025, following an invitation from King Charles III. Strengthening Bilateral Ties The visit underscores the close relationship between Germany and the UK, with both nations seeking to deepen cooperation across political, cultural, and […]

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From mines to meadows: how science is reviving Europe’s forgotten landscapes

When Professor Alicja Krzemień set out to turn one of Poland’s largest coal-mining waste heaps into a thriving meadow, she faced an uphill battle. Together with fellow researchers in an EU-funded collaboration called RECOVERY, her team revitalised the barren terrain at the Janina mine in Libiąż, southern Poland. They applied soil substitutes, aiming to provide […]

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London Unveils £35 Billion Climate Pipeline to Drive Local Transformation

At the Greening the Public Sector event, Kate Hand, Head of Climate Change at London Councils, delivered a keynote highlighting the capital’s ambitious £35 billion pipeline of climate projects. The initiative signals a bold financing shift designed to reshape every borough and accelerate the city’s transition to a sustainable future. Local Innovation, Global Impact The […]

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Ireland and Ukraine Sign 2030 Roadmap to Deepen Partnership

Dublin, 2 December 2025 — Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed the 2030 Roadmap on Ukraine–Ireland Partnership, setting out a five‑year plan to strengthen bilateral ties across political, economic, and cultural spheres. Expanded Financial Commitments As part of the agreement, Ireland announced an additional €125 million in support for Ukraine, including: […]

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US Envoy Steve Witkoff to Meet Putin in Moscow Over Ukraine Peace Proposal

Moscow, 2 December 2025 — US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to hold talks in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss the Trump administration’s controversial proposal to end the war in Ukraine. High‑Stakes Diplomacy The meeting comes at a critical juncture, as Washington seeks to advance a peace framework that has […]

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Nigeria’s Healthcare System Faces Collapse with Strikes, Unpaid Salaries, and Deteriorating Facilities

Note: This is the first part of a two part article series detailing the state of healthcare in the Country, the second part will list and mention billions in aids and government allocations which seems not to reflect on what is presently seen in the sector. Mounting Crisis Nigeria’s healthcare sector is at a breaking […]

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President Zelenskyy Begins Historic First State Visit to Ireland, Marking Deepening Ties

Diplomatic Milestone Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has begun his first official state visit to Ireland, accompanied by First Lady Olena Zelenska. The visit underscores Ireland’s commitment to Ukraine at a time of ongoing conflict and highlights the strengthening of bilateral relations between Dublin and Kyiv. Key Engagements Zelenskyy’s schedule opened with a courtesy call to […]

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