Africa 2025: Political Twists, Youth Power & Global Impact
Take a ride through Africa’s 2025 political rollercoaster: democratic waves, youth-led movements, digital governance and growing global partnerships.
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Russia Strikes Kyiv with Missiles Ahead of Florida Peace Talks
Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones on Dec 27, killing two and knocking out power for 500k+, just before Ukraine-US peace talks in Florida today.
Central African Republic Kicks Off General Elections
Voting kicks off today in the Central African Republic, with 2.3M voters heading to polls. President Touadera seeks a third term among seven contenders.
Myanmar kicks off phase one of its 2025 general elections
Myanmar kicked off phase one of its 2025 multiparty democratic general elections, featuring 5,000 candidates, 692 constituencies, and new MMP voting tech at over 21,000 polling stations.
Is Trump’s Trade War Backfiring on the US Economy?
Tariffs imposed by the US in 2025 are hiking costs for manufacturers and consumers, creating supply-chain uncertainty and business growth worries. Are we seeing Trump’s trade war backfire?
2025 in Tech: AI Booms and Beyond
From AI chatbots to green computing, 2025 reshaped tech across South and Southeast Asia. Here’s a look at this year’s top trends and what’s next.
EEOC Urges White Men to Speak Up on Workplace Bias
The US EEOC has invited white men who feel they’ve faced workplace bias to file claims, sparking debates over DEI rollbacks after Trump’s policies.
Ukraine’s Winter of Survival: Civilians Push On as Talks Stall
As Ukraine nears four years of war, civilians endure sirens, power cuts and stalled evacuations, judging progress by survival, not headlines.
Explainer: What to Know About Guinea’s Dec 2025 Election 🗳️
Guinea holds its first post-coup election on Dec 28, 2025. Here’s a quick guide to the candidates, voting system, and what’s at stake.
As China’s Role Grows, Macron Urges Europe to Recognise Palestine
Macron is urging Europe to recognise Palestine as China’s role in Middle East peace efforts grows, aiming to revive talks and pave a path to a two-state solution.