Africa Intelligence Brief — September 22 2025

Africa’s regions saw significant developments across business, politics, and security. In North Africa, Egypt issued a presidential pardon for Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a closely watched case for rights advocates and foreign partners.... Read more »

Brazilians rally against possible Bolsonaro pardon and legal changes

SAO PAULO (AP) — Thousands of Brazilians protested in all 26 states and the federal district Sunday against a possible pardon for former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies, who were convicted... Read more »

Brazilians protest against a bill that could lead to a pardon for Bolsonaro and allies

SAO PAULO — Thousands of Brazilians protested in all 26 states and the federal district Sunday against a possible pardon for former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies, who were convicted of... Read more »

Katy Perry Closes South American Tour In Brasilia With Heartfelt Message

X/@katyperry Down in Brasilia for the conclusion of her South American tour, Katy Perry stood to acknowledge the fans with great gratitude for their support. While preparing for the last night of... Read more »

Bolsonaro’s Conviction Was Decided by the Only Woman on the Brazilian Supreme Court

World / September 19, 2025 Minister Cármen Lúcia Antunes Rocha cast the deciding vote, defying the extreme right’s misogyny and sending a strong message to Bolsonaro ally US President Donald Trump. Ad... Read more »

NIGERIA-BRAZIL AVIATION PACT AND A $1 TRILLION ECONOMY

CHUKWUEMEKA UWANAKA argues that direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil can also serve as a catalyst for IVM to be part of the Embraer manufacturing supply chain “We are increasing our partnership with Embraer.... Read more »

Passing sentence in Brazil: the jailing of Jair Bolsonaro

“Congress doesn’t work; I’d stage a coup on the same day [I was elected].” That’s how former army captain Jair Bolsonaro, then a mere congressman, put it to a reporter back in... Read more »

I have no relationship with Trump, Brazil’s President Lula tells BBC

Ione WellsSouth America correspondent in Brasília and Leandro PrazeresBBC News Brasil Watch: Brazil’s Lula talks Trump, US tariffs and oil in BBC interview Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has told... Read more »

Irish band Kneecap says Canada ban aims to ‘silence opposition to genocide’ | Israel-Palestine conflict News

The Irish rap group has been denied entry for their alleged support for Hamas and Hezbollah, accusations the group denies. Published On 20 Sep 202520 Sep 2025 Click here to share on... Read more »

‘His music jostles like a get-together over a feijoada’: Hermeto Pascoal was Brazilian music’s experimental genius | Music

There are many anecdotes about Hermeto Pascoal, the Brazilian musician who died on Saturday at the age of 89, that have become the stuff of legend. From punching Miles Davis in the... Read more »