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Russia hosts Russia–Africa Partnership ministerial amid push for influence in Africa
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the 2nd Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum highlighting expanded ties in trade, security and a multipolar world order, underscoring Moscow’s drive to deepen influence on the continent.
Missile strike on Odesa port kills civilians as fighting continues in Ukraine
A Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa killed at least eight people and wounded 27, according to Ukraine’s emergency service, marking continued attacks on civilian and logistics targets in the war.
U.S. National Security Strategy sparks transatlantic debate over Europe policy
The White House’s 2025 National Security Strategy prompted commentary about rebalancing U.S.–Europe relations and concerns in Europe about external influence on domestic politics, with analysts urging close attention to allied coordination.
EU fines X (formerly Twitter), prompting U.S.–EU digital tensions
The European Commission imposed a €120 million fine on X for alleged transparency breaches, triggering public friction and warnings of potential U.S. retaliation and fueling diplomatic tensions over digital regulation.
Guinea-Bissau junta adopts transitional charter, suspends constitution
Guinea-Bissau’s military junta adopted a one-year transitional charter that suspends the constitution, centralizes reform authority with the junta, and sets elections at the end of the transition, deepening regional instability.
Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau opposition leader amid coup fallout
Nigeria granted asylum to Guinea-Bissau opposition leader and presidential candidate Fernando Dias da Costa at its embassy in Bissau to protect him from detention by the military junta, highlighting regional diplomatic responses to the coup.
Czech Republic appoints Andrej Babiš as prime minister after parliamentary vote
Andrej Babiš of the opposition ANO party was appointed Prime Minister of the Czech Republic for a second non‑consecutive term following post-election negotiations, reshaping Prague’s governing coalition landscape.
Brazil’s Chamber passes bill reducing some penalties, affecting Bolsonaro sentence
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies approved a bill that reduces penalties for certain crimes — including attempted coup — which could significantly shorten former president Jair Bolsonaro’s 27‑year prison sentence, a major development in Brazil’s ongoing political crisis.
Canada to join EU Security Action for Europe initiative to deepen defense cooperation
Canada agreed to join the European Union’s Security Action for Europe initiative to give Canadian defense firms greater access to EU markets and encourage European investment in Canada, signaling stronger transatlantic defense-industrial ties.
Vietnam expands press and state secrets laws, increasing state control of media
Vietnam’s National Assembly adopted amendments expanding government authority to compel journalists to reveal sources and broaden what qualifies as state secrets, intensifying concerns about media freedom and censorship.
U.S. restricts visas for Honduran election officials over special vote count
The U.S. government restricted visas for two Honduran election officials citing interference in a special vote count, reflecting Washington’s ongoing leverage and concern over electoral integrity in Central America.
France’s parliament deadlocked over 2026 budget ahead of year-end deadline
French lawmakers failed to reach a compromise on the 2026 state budget, leaving France without an approved budget before year‑end as political divisions between spending priorities persist.