Zimbabwe – navigating beyond the stalemate
Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government claims it has addressed electoral reform, yet the trajectory ahead of polls in August could mean another term for the incumbents, something the country can ill afford, writes PIERS PIGOU. ZIMBABWE is heading for another round of…
Unmasking the Web of Disinformation in Africa
Africa is being aggressively targeted with disinformation campaigns by Beijing and Moscow to exploit the continent’s vast wealth of natural resources, while coercing its political leadership into backing China and Russia on the global stage.
Space Wars in Djibouti
The international race to commercialize and militarize space arguably began in earnest when American astronaut Neil Armstrong first stepped onto the moon on July 20th, 1969, uttering his famous phrase, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Now,…
The General Goes to Washington
In American folklore and in our sense of national identity, imagined and real, the principled lone ranger – the Gen. George S. Patton type – has long infused America’s ideal of a hero. You see it in our novels –…
EU Poised To Remove Immunity From A Further Two MEPs As Qatargate Scandal Widens
EU Corruption scandal spreads as Belgian police home in on three MEPs over Qatargate.
Media backlash over attempt to tighten UK privacy laws
Government warned media will not take privacy restrictions lying down.
Bloodied Ukrainian pilot takes selfie after directing his burning plane away from a residential area
The pilot’s incredible bravery won him a medal, and the eternal thanks of the civilians he saved.
U.S. Security Chief: Time for private companies to help protect millions of consumers from cyber attacks
Companies and governments need to work together to combat cyber attacks, says security supremo.
The crook nick-named Loaded who handed over $1billion in stolen bitcoin – but has he more hidden away?
Jimmy Zhong handed over a billion dollars in bitcoin – but has he stashed away more cash?
Can of worms? South Africa offering a sanctions-busting loophole for jet-owning Russians.
South Africa could be risking secondary sanctions from Russian jet loophole.
