Africa Intelligence Brief - October 23, 2025

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) North Africa advanced on energy and fiscal policy as Morocco formalized self‐generation rules for electricity while Tunisia's draft 2026 budget mapped large public‐sector hiring, including defense. In West Africa, Nigeria's...

Elon Musk to ‘rewrite history books’ through AI archaeological research

Whether likening his social media ­platform to a colosseum battleground or challenging another tech magnate to a gladiatorial duel, Elon Musk has long made clear his fascination with the ­ancient world order. Now the world’s richest man, who once...

Mozambique leads Zambia in top SADC nations attracting Foreign Direct Investment

Edward Chisanga Prologue Zambia welcomed President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique last week and I hope Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), not necessarily between the two countries, was discussed because this article is about Mozambique and Zambia’s role...

Cedric Kaze takes charge as head coach of Kaizer Chiefs

CEDRIC KAZE has shed the translator role he played under Nasreddine Nabi and taken on the ‘head coach’ position at Kaizer Chiefs with much aplomb. Previously somewhat reticent as to being nearly anonymous, even when translating for the Tunisian...

The rise of the Gen Z’s in African politics

The Arab Spring symbolized the power of collective action to shatter political stagnation. A little over a decade later, a new generation, Gen Z, has revived protest culture in a vastly different form. From Nepal and Sri Lanka to Morocco and...

Foreign Labs Still Abusing Dogs, Primates, and Other Animals in NIH-Funded Testing

Over 300 animal testing laboratories in 42 foreign countries have active approval to receive funding from the National Institutes of Health for tests on dogs, primates, cats, and other species, according to a new analysis by the watchdog White...

'Hamas Hotel' turfs out freed terrorists after Mail's expose: British aircrews tell of their horror at learning they were mingling with jihadis at Cairo resort

Hamas terrorists have been kicked out of their five-star hotel after the Daily Mail revealed they were staying alongside unsuspecting Western tourists. Over 150 dangerous extremists were rushed out of the Marriott's Renaissance Cairo Mirage City...

Organized Theft at Radès Port: Four-Year Prison Sentences for Guards Involved in Luxury Cigarette Smuggling

The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The Criminal Chamber specializing in financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced several guards at the Port of Radès to...

NUSACC names Mauritanian envoy as its 2025 ‘Ambassador of the Year’

Mauritania, one of the least-known of the 22 members of the Arab League, got some long-awaited recognition this week when the National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) named Mauritania’s top envoy to the United States, Cissé Mint Cheikh Ould...

The mystery of Prince Andrew’s money

It is one of the mysteries of the modern monarchy – and one that is under more scrutiny than ever before. How on earth does Prince Andrew fund his lifestyle? This is a man who has lived a life of luxury for decades, been an outcast for years...

Arab World Population Exceeds Half a Billion, Ranking Third Globally

The population of the Arab world has reached 501 million, placing it third globally after China and India. About 60% of this population lives in the African part of the Arab world, specifically in Egypt, Sudan, Algeria, and Morocco, which together...

Nuli celebrates grand opening in Washington, DC

Nuli launched its first U.S. location at The Square in Washington D.C., introducing African superfoods and health-focused cuisine to an international audience The event celebrated nearly a decade of purposeful growth, with dignitaries from global...

Mexico City GP: Norris takes victory and with it championship lead

Lando Norris shrugged off the jeers of the Mexican crowd on Sunday as he produced a commanding drive to reclaim the Formula One championship lead from McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The Briton, starting from pole at...

Madica Invests $400,000 in Two New AI Startups to Drive Inclusive Innovation Across Africa

Madica, the pan-African investment programme backed by Flourish Ventures, has expanded its portfolio with two artificial intelligence startups, Anavid from Tunisia and Hypeo AI from Morocco, each securing up to $200,000 in pre-seed funding. The...

Like Lily Allen’s song, my boyfriend had a ‘p*ssy palace’ strewn with sex toys – but I found out in a more brutal way

WALKING into my flat six weeks after our big break-up, I couldn’t believe I’d ever given my ex-boyfriend keys. What I was staring at was so disrespectful and so disgusting, I wondered later if I’d imagined the whole thing. Writer Lucy Holden was...

Heineken's India volume declines in July-September on unusually heavy rains

Heineken’s revenue in the September quarter was €8.7 billion, down 4% | Photo Credit: SIPHIWE SIBEKO Dutch brewing major Heineken NV, which owns United Breweries Ltd (UBL), on Wednesday said its India beer volume saw a "mid-single-digit" decline...

Over nine million tourists as of October 20!

The tourism sector is experiencing an unprecedented rebound in 2025, exceeding even the most optimistic forecasts. After the difficult years of the COVID crisis and global economic challenges, its performance has reached record levels. Speaking on...

Today In Culture, Monday, October 27, 2025: Portage Theater’s New Life | Transit Funding Down To The Wire | Chicago International Announces Winners

Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. DESIGN JDL Closes In On Foundry Park Property “Additional renderings have been revealed for Foundry Park, located along the Chicago...

Trump's tariffs: What's in effect and what could be in store?

US President Donald Trump | Photo Credit: EVELYN HOCKSTEIN US President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries. Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10 per cent on all...

Gaza: Marwan Barghouti’s Son Appeals to Donald Trump

The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Sentenced in 2004 to multiple life terms for his alleged role in the Second Intifada, Marwan Barghouti is widely regarded—from the occupied West Bank to...