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,…
Suspicious Russian deaths since the Ukraine war
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, up to 18 serving and former members of the Russian high command have died – many in unexplained circumstances. National Security News lists the Russian generals and senior politicians – some of…
“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…
South African Elections will reveal SA’s exposure to digital influence as a service
As the South African elections get under way, ISS Africa examines how vulnerable South Africa is to misinformation and disinformation through unverifiable social media posts, designed to influence voters. ISS discusses how information integrity is essential to protect democratic principals…
