African Union and European Union to Hold Ministerial Meeting in Brussels

***EU remains Africa’s largest trading partner, biggest investor, and leading humanitarian donor, with €309 billion in foreign direct investments in Africa in 2022. The African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) will convene their third ministerial meeting in Brussels, Belgium, on May 21, 2025. This gathering marks a significant milestone, as it coincides with the […]

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President Trump and First Lady Melania Signs Bipartisan “Take It Down Act” to Combat Online Sexual Exploitation

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2025 — President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump appeared together in the White House Rose Garden on Monday for the signing of the “Take It Down Act”, a bipartisan bill aimed at curbing the nonconsensual sharing of sexually explicit images and videos, including those generated by artificial intelligence deepfakes. The […]

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Lendlease Partners with King Charles’ Crown Estate in Major UK Property Venture

London/Sydney, May 19, 2025 — Lendlease Corporation has announced a landmark property deal with the Crown Estate, the body that manages the British monarch’s public property portfolio, forming a joint venture to deliver new housing and innovation-led developments across Greater London. Under the agreement, the Australian developer will transfer its UK property development assets and […]

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CBS News President Wendy McMahon Resigns Due to President Trump Lawsuit and Corporate Turmoil

New York, May 19, 2025 — Wendy McMahon, President and CEO of CBS News, has announced her resignation, stepping down at a critical moment for the network as it faces a high-stakes legal battle with U.S. President Donald Trump and intensifying corporate tensions within Paramount Global. McMahon’s departure follows mounting internal and external pressure over […]

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Could the euro replace the dollar as global reserve currency? It’s not getting any less likely

A global reserve currency is one that is extensively held by foreign Central Banks. Since the 1944 Bretton Woods agreement this position has been occupied by the US dollar and it still holds true – according to IMF data from late 2024, the dollar represented 54% of global official reserves, while the euro came in […]

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Georgia Judge Rules Delta Air Lines Lawsuit Against CrowdStrike to Move Forward

A Georgia state judge has ruled that Delta Air Lines can proceed with most of its lawsuit against CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm accused of causing a massive computer outage in July 2024. The outage led to the cancellation of 7,000 flights, disrupting travel for 1.4 million passengers and resulting in $550 million in losses for […]

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President Donald Trump to Host South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House

Washington, D.C. — May 20, 2025 President Donald Trump is scheduled to host South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House today, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations. This meeting comes amid efforts to address and potentially resolve ongoing tensions in U.S.-South Africa relations. Background of Diplomatic Strains Relations between the […]

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Africa Continental News Brief: Development’s & Governance Update

AU, UN, Arab League Launch Unified Push for Sudan Peace Deal A trilateral diplomatic initiative is underway to end Sudan’s civil war, with the African Union (AU), Arab League, and United Nations (UN) pledging coordinated action. The announcement followed consultations during the Arab League Summit in Baghdad, where leaders emphasized a shared framework for a […]

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Ireland: Community Seeks Justice Following Discovery of Human Remains on Kerry Farm

The community of Kenmare, County Kerry, is grappling with shock and grief following the discovery of human remains on the farm of missing farmer Michael Gaine. The 56-year-old was reported missing on March 21, 2025, after last being seen purchasing phone credit in Kenmare town on March 20. His vehicle was later found at his […]

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