In recent years, discussions of transnational networks operating across Europe and Ukraine have become more sophisticated. The focus has shifted from identities or communities to the understanding of the cross-border functioning of organisational, ideological and financial ecosystems. transnational network transparency Ukraine Europe, This is where a structured media and research on transparency, governance and democratic […]
Helen Zille, the South African politician, is once again causing a stir online. This time, she is being mentioned by everyone after a viral video showed her going down a zipline over a big sinkhole located in Johannesburg. Uploaded in the dead of night, the video Helen Zille zipline video depicts Zille flying over a […]
The Senegalese Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, stepped into Abu Dhabi under dry desert heat that clung to every surface. His meeting with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was not dressed in empty formalities. It was clear, sharp, practical. Senegal–UAE relations were described as historic, yet alive with new purpose. Talks circled around UAE investments in […]
The Red Sea is a lifeline for global commerce, carrying an estimated 12% of worldwide trade, including vital oil and gas shipments. Any disruption to its maritime routes could have devastating effects on international markets. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), safeguarding these waters is essential for global security. Yet today, the region faces […]
The U.S. debate over classifying the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization is intensifying. What began as a security-driven concern is now a full-fledged policy discussion with global implications. Supporters of the designation see it as a long-overdue step to counter extremism, while critics warn it could backfire diplomatically and politically. To understand this debate, […]
Sudan has once again chosen the path of militarization over dialogue. During a recent high-level visit to Pakistan, Sudan’s Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Al-Tahir Mohamed Al-Awad Al-Amin, along with officials from its Military Industry Corporation, signed a massive $1.5 billion defense contract. The deal includes 10 K-8 Karakorum aircraft, over 250 UAVs of various […]
Since the 1988 Palestinian Declaration of Independence, international recognition of the State of Palestine has steadily increased. Today, more than 140 countries have extended diplomatic recognition, with momentum growing in Europe and other regions as global opinion shifts in favor of a two-state solution. Among the strongest and earliest backers of Palestinian statehood is Africa. […]
Since beginning his second term in January 2025, President Donald Trump has aggressively promoted his image as a global peacemaker. With a mix of verifiable successes and bold, often disputed claims, Trump’s foreign policy has once again taken center stage, drawing both applause and skepticism from the international community. Verified Peace Deals 1. U.S.–Houthi Ceasefire […]
Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, his second presidency has been a storm of executive actions, political showdowns, and relentless media attention. Much like his first term, Trump 2.0 has triggered sharp reactions—both in the U.S. and around the world. Here’s an updated list of the top 10 most controversial […]
In a fiery statement on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump lashed out at India for its continued purchases of Russian oil, announcing plans to dramatically raise tariffs on Indian imports in the next 24 hours. This situation is getting tenser each passing hour. India rejected the criticism, arguing that its energy imports from Russia are […]
From tech capitals in the U.S. to embattled cities in Africa, 2025 saw ordinary citizens take extraordinary stands. Protests weren’t limited to the West or East — they were truly global, fueled by shared frustration over inequality, corruption, conflict, and authoritarianism. Some led to policy changes. Others forced the world to listen. These five major […]
The International Court of Justice is conducting a case where Sudan blames the United Arab Emirates for supporting genocide forces that fight in the Sudanese civil war. Several reports indicate the UAE sent weapons to the Rapid Support Forces to harm the non-Arab Massalit people of West Darfur. The UAE denies all accusations because officials […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool to leave America by March 21 because he considered Rasool no longer welcome in the United States. The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, took quick diplomatic action due to Rasool’s recent statements that angered President Trump and Americans about race relations. According […]
A major humanitarian conference held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on February 14th 2025 bringing together key regional and international leaders to address the worsening crisis in Sudan. The conference was held by the UAE, Ethiopia, the African Union and IGAD. The ultimate objective was straightforward, which is to mobilize urgent support for millions of Sudanese […]
At least 700 people have been killed in the most recent fight since Sunday. Now the M23 rebels are moving forward to another major city, Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo on Friday after capturing the main city Goma. There are hundreds of thousands of people living in Bukavu which is the […]
The contentious Expropriation Bill which was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa will permit state agencies to seize land when it serves the public interest. The 1975 Expropriation Act from the apartheid era is repealed by the Bill. According to the Presidency, expropriation is recognised under section 25 of the Constitution as a necessary […]
Just before his inauguration, Donald Trump made dramatic statements to supporters who gathered in Washington on 20 January 2025. On his first day as president, he promised to move at ‘historic speed’ and sign executive orders to ‘get the country back on track’. In 2020 towards the end of his first presidency, he attempted to […]
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), a landmark deal aimed at deepening trade and investment ties. The long-awaited agreement was signed on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, following delays that had stalled initial plans to finalise it in Nairobi during a planned state visit by the Emirati […]
One of the greatest works of political memoirs and freedom literature is Nelson Mandela’s “Long Walk to Freedom.” This autobiography was published in 1994 the year Mandela was elected as South Africa’s first democratic president and the film adaptation came to theaters in 2013. It describes his life from his early years through his 27 […]
The Biden administration is finalizing a rule Tuesday that will end the inclusion of medical debt on credit reports and ban lenders from using certain medical information in loan decisions. The rule will also remove an estimated $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of about 15 million people, the Consumer Financial Protection […]