Free speech: In wake of Covid lies peddled by drug companies, global ‘thought crime’ legislation is doomed to fail
“Disinformation” is defined in dictionaries as information that is intended to mislead and cause harm. “Misinformation” has no such intent and is just an error, but even then that means determining what is in the author’s mind. “Mal-information” is considered to be something that is true, but that there is an intention to cause harm.
Wagner mercenary boss Prigozhin’s death exposes Russian President Putin’s real motives in Africa
Prigozhin was believed to be living on borrowed time after he led a short-lived insurrection – part of a power struggle with the Russian military leadership – in June. While he quickly backed down, the action embarrassed Russian president Vladimir Putin and triggered chatter that Putin’s perceived weakness would embolden other challengers to his authority.
Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi wants world to commit $2 trillion per year to develop clean energy
Kenyan President William Ruto has sought to use the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi to shift the narrative on the continent, presenting the clean energy transition as a unique opportunity for Africa – if it can attract the financing to realise its potential.
Ruthless Chelsea boss Pochettino lines up newly signed striker Nicolas Jackson for sale in January
The report explains how Jackson is still largely inexperienced. At the age of 22, he has plenty of learning to do. And he has only made 38 appearances in a top-five European league so far. With Chelsea demanding a successful season from Pochettino, this might prompt them to dip back into the market during the winter by snaring Ivan Toney from Brentford.
US Senate races ahead of House on spending bills to avoid government shutdown from October
Republican Representative Tom Cole, who chairs a powerful committee that is the gatekeeper for all legislation, told a group of fellow Republicans in late July: “My guess is, knowing some of our defence guys really well, they aren’t going to fight that hard to hold down defence spending. They’re like ‘please put me in conference so I can surrender immediately.'”
Next US presidential campaign is around the corner and has hallmarks of the last: Biden vs Trump
As one troubled front-runner tightens his grip on the Republican nomination, President Joe Biden is on a glide path to victory on the Democratic side. The 80-year-old incumbent is facing only token opposition for the Democratic nomination despite concerns about his age and performance from many within his own party.
Why I returned to Dadaab: Kenya has been a kind host…my situation has been a journey from fear to freedom
I hated the insecurity in Mogadishu. I was making decent-enough money working as a freelance journalist and filmmaker – more than I could ever earn in Dadaab. But you can’t stay indoors: You have to be out and about on the streets, and with that comes risks.
Dozens of suspected gay couples arrested in Nigeria’s Delta State at same-sex wedding
In Nigeria, like in most parts of Africa, homosexuality is generally viewed as unacceptable, and a 2014 anti-gay law took effect despite international condemnation.
Arsenal fans leave Emirates merrily singing Vanilla Ice for overcoming Man United, thanks to Declan Rice
In that action, Rice unburdened Arsenal. He turned a long afternoon of tension into happy bedlam. He leapt into the emotion of it all and headed towards the new love of the fans in the North Bank.
How unknown Twirwaneho rebels have shot their way to recognition in volatile eastern Congo
Central to Congo’s politics is a broken relationship between the seat of government in Kinshasa, the underrepresented social and economic groups in the eastern region, and external parties. Added to this mix are transnational armed groups, foreign militaries, the UN peacekeeping mission and Congolese state actors like the military.
