Ireland: Minister O’Callaghan Launches Second Garda Recruitment Drive of 2025

DUBLIN — Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan TD, alongside Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly, has announced the launch of the second Garda recruitment campaign of 2025. The initiative opens on 18 September and will run for three weeks until 9 October. The announcement, made at the National Ploughing Championships, follows a successful […]

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Minister Healy-Rae Launches National Survey on Farm Safety and Wellbeing

PORTLAOISE, Ireland — Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae TD has launched a nationwide survey aimed at capturing farmer perspectives on farm safety, health, and wellbeing. The initiative was unveiled at the National Ploughing Championships 2025 and is a joint effort by Teagasc, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), and the Department of Agriculture, Food and […]

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AFRICAN CONTINENTAL BRIEF- September 16, 2025: A concise roundup of key political, human rights, and economic developments across Africa.

Politics & Governance Guinea’s Referendum: Military Rule on the Ballot On September 21, Guinea will hold a constitutional referendum that could entrench military rule. Led by junta head Mamadi Doumbouya, the process seeks to legitimize the 2021 coup through a constitution that allows junta leaders to run for office and grants them self-defined amnesty (Article […]

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Russian Ship Owner Arrested in Bulgaria Over 2020 Beirut Port Explosion

SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgarian authorities have arrested Igor Grechushkin, a Russian-Cypriot national linked to the 2020 Beirut port explosion that killed at least 218 people and injured thousands. Grechushkin was detained at Sofia International Airport on September 6 upon arrival from Cyprus, following an Interpol red notice issued at Lebanon’s request. Grechushkin is alleged to […]

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Funeral of the Duchess of Kent to Be Held Today at Westminster Cathedral

The funeral of the Duchess of Kent will take place today at 14:00 BST at Westminster Cathedral. Ahead of the service, her coffin will lie in the private chapel at Kensington Palace. Members of the Royal Family, including the King and Queen, as well as the Duke of Kent and his family, are expected to […]

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Google Reaches $3 Trillion Market Cap, Joining Tech Giants

Google has officially entered the $3 trillion market capitalization club, joining Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia among the world’s most valuable companies. The milestone reflects continued investor confidence in the tech sector, particularly in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Nvidia, which reached the $3 trillion mark earlier, has since surged to a $4 trillion valuation, driven […]

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Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2026

The following is a Presidential Determination submitted to Congress today:   By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States; including section 706(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228) (FRAA), I hereby identify the following countries as major drug transit or […]

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‘Deadly floods’ displace over 100,000 in South Sudan

In recent weeks, widespread flooding has engulfed large parts of Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity states in the north of the country. The agency’s representative in South Sudan, Marie-Helene Verney, said that “if the flooding continues, up to 400,000 people are likely to be displaced by the end of the year, exceeding flood displacement levels seen […]

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The United Kingdom condemns the detentions of at least 22 United Nations personnel by the Houthis: UK statement at the UN Security Council

I will make 3 points. First, the United Kingdom condemns in the strongest terms the detentions of at least 22 UN personnel by the Houthis, as well as the forced entry into premises of the World Food Programme and UNICEF, and the seizure of UN property. I welcome this Council’s strong condemnation of the detentions […]

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African Continental Brief – Business, Governance, Security and Human Rights: September 15, 2025

Business & Macro 🇿🇦 South Africa Inflation Outlook StableSouth Africa’s long-term inflation is projected to average 4.2% over the next five years, according to a Bureau for Economic Research survey covering businesses, analysts, and trade unions. 🇳🇬 Nigerian Doctors Issue UltimatumDoctors in Nigeria have given the federal government two weeks to address salary arrears and […]

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