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18 African Countries Are Building Their Own Space Programmes to Cut Western Reliance

Eighteen African countries are advancing in space technology, with Egypt leading in collaboration with China. The African space economy is projected to grow significantly, driven by sovereignty and practical applications.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

State Department Guts DEI Rules for Diplomats, Declares Merit-Based Rules

State Dept. scraps Biden-era DEI rules for diplomats, citing a shift to merit-based hiring and training.

Latin Times · Aug 19

Recalls hit a record high this year, in part due to data center recall efforts

Welcome to the Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jul 7

"Dangerously low": Morale in the U.S. Foreign Service craters under Trump

86% said changes the Trump admin instituted have affected their ability to advance U.S. diplomatic priorities.

Axios · Dec 4, 2025

Kazakhstan closes 130 crypto platforms in shadow economy crackdown

Authorities in Kazakhstan seized digital assets worth €14.4 million and uncovered 81 illegal cash-out networks amid growing efforts to curb financial crime.

Euronews · Oct 31, 2025

African Space Agency celebrates official inauguration, joining global push for space innovation

Africa has taken a giant leap into the global space arena with the official inauguration of the African Space Agency (AfSA) on April 20.

Space · Apr 23, 2025

Trump win could see mass purge of state department, US diplomats fear

Project 2025 blueprint for second Trump term envisages replacing thousands of career staff with political loyalists

The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2024

How much do I need? 5 of the biggest superannuation questions answered

Got questions about super? Here are some expert answers.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023

New food safety standards for leafy greens, melons and berries have small growers worried about their future

There's concern new regulations could potentially price some small-scale growers out of business, but the peak industry group says growers — irrespective of their size — need to commit to food safety.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2023