The Accelerationists’ App: How Telegram became the “center of gravity” for a new breed of domestic terrorists
By James Bandler, ProPublica, A.C. Thompson, ProPublica and FRONTLINE, and Karina Meier, FRONTLINE This story was originally published by ProPublica. From attempting to incite racially motivated violence to encouraging attacks on critical infrastructure, the alleged crimes planned and advertised by extremists on Telegram go…
UK e-payment systems under fire for Russian money laundering
Britain’s electronic payment systems are being targeted by Russian criminals as part of a money laundering operation worth hundreds of millions of pounds, a new report has found. The investigation by Transparency International (TI) Russia has revealed that money launderers…
FSB General behind Gershkovich detention caught in corruption scandal
One of the Kremlin’s most senior intelligence chiefs is facing allegations of corruption amid claims that his family amassed a fortune through illicit dealings linked to a Russian state defence company. Lieutenant General Vladislav Menshchikov, the head of the FSB,…
“Vulnerable” Lagos, Africa’s largest city, at risk of terrorist attacks
Lagos has a vulnerable population, an attack on a church, mosque, market, or bus stop could result in mass casualties.
OPINION: GNU in South Africa, smart move by Ramaphosa, KZN biggest threat to stability – Prof Theo Venter
Kwazulu-Natal is the biggest threat to stability in South Africa.
Is Zuma and MK planning another insurrection in South Africa with the Russian GRU’s support?
Opinion Piece, NSN Colonel Nikolai Tsybulia, ostensibly the Defence Attaché at the Russian Embassy in South Africa, at first glance appears to be every bit an officer of the Russian Naval Infantry, often called the Russian Marines by Westen military…
SAMIM withdrawal from Cabo Delgado: uncomfortable truths
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) military mission in Mozambique (SAMIM), which was deployed on 15 July 2021 to fight the Islamic insurgents terrorising the northern Cabo Delgado province is scheduled to end by mid-July 2024. Mozambican security forces will…
Iran’s Hardliners Vie for Presidency as the Country Faces Severe Internal and External Challenges
Since the death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, political uncertainty has run riot in Iran. In this article, which we are republishing with The Conversation’s permission, Afshin Shahi, Associate Professor in Middle East Politics & International Relations at Keele University,…
South Africa on course for coalition politics heralding end of ANC dominance
OP-ED Early results of South Africa’s national election point to the ruling party, the ANC losing its majority after being in power for 30 years. The final result is expected this weekend and it will be followed by two weeks…
Iran’s Next Supreme Leader
As the world awaits news on who will be Iran’s next president, The Conversation discusses who is likely to become Iran’s next supreme leader after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, the man many expected to take on the supreme…
