African Continental Brief – Politics, Human Rights, Technology and Economy: 2 October 2025

Politics Tanzania Prepares for General ElectionTanzania will hold its general election on 29 October 2025, with both the presidency and legislative seats contested. Incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party is seeking re‑election. The vote is expected to be a key test of Tanzania’s democratic institutions and political stability (Wikipedia). […]

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CoreWeave Secures US$14.2 Billion Infrastructure Deal with Meta

New York, 30 September 2025 — Artificial intelligence cloud provider CoreWeave has signed a landmark US$14.2 billion agreement with Meta Platforms, cementing its position as one of the most influential players in the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure market. Under the deal, CoreWeave will supply Meta with large-scale computing power through its data centres, which are […]

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FAA Furloughs in US Government Shutdown Could Cost Travel Economy $1 Billion Weekly

Washington, D.C., 2 October 2025 — The ongoing US government shutdown is threatening to paralyse the nation’s aviation system, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) preparing to furlough more than 11,000 employees. The cuts, which affect nearly a quarter of the agency’s workforce, are expected to cause significant disruption at major airports including Washington D.C., […]

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Inside the new repairability scores for smartphones and tablets in the EU

More and more electronics are being sold in the EU, contributing to waste generation. According to Eurostat, the amount of electrical and electronic equipment on the market increased from 7.6 million tonnes in 2012 to 14.4 million tonnes in 2022. However, while the amount of total e-waste collected in the bloc also increased during this period, only […]

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Ireland Government Welcomes Approval of MetroLink Railway Order

Dublin, 2 October 2025 — Ireland’s long-awaited MetroLink project has cleared a major hurdle after An Coimisiún Pleanála granted approval for the Railway Order, authorising construction of the country’s largest ever public transport investment. The decision was hailed by Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, alongside senior figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport […]

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Tánaiste Convenes Officials Meeting as Irish Citizens Detained on Global Sumud Flotilla

Dublin, 2 October 2025 — Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris has convened senior officials to assess the evolving situation following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli naval forces overnight. Several Irish citizens are confirmed to be among those detained. The Department of Foreign Affairs said its overriding concern remains […]

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President Tinubu Declares “Worst Is Over” in Nigeria’s Independence Day Address

Abuja, 1 October 2025 — In a national broadcast marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured citizens that the country has turned a corner following months of economic hardship triggered by sweeping reforms. Addressing the nation from the Presidential Villa, Tinubu acknowledged the pain caused by recent policy shifts — including the […]

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Manchester Synagogue Attack Leaves Two Dead; Suspect Shot by Police

Manchester, 2 October 2025 — A violent attack near a synagogue in northwest England has left at least two people dead and several others injured, British police confirmed. The incident occurred in Manchester on Wednesday afternoon, when an assailant reportedly drove a car into pedestrians before stabbing a security guard stationed near the religious site. […]

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The world is failing Gaza’s starving children, aid teams warn

A total of 151 children have perished through acute malnutrition in the Gaza Strip since the start of the war – and the majority in 2025 – according to the latest figures from the Palestinian health authorities. Announcing Jana’s death in an online video message, UNICEF Communication Manager Tess Ingram explained that she had been […]

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DR Congo: Peace still elusive despite ‘progress we see on paper’, UN official says

“There are discrepancies between the progress we see on paper and the reality we observe on the ground which continues to be marred with violence,” said Bintou Keita, presenting the Secretary-General’s latest report. She highlighted progress since the signing of the Washington Agreement between the DRC and Rwanda on 27 June, including the signing of […]

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