Gen Townsend: Wagner is an arm of the Kremlin and they’re doing President Putin’s bidding in Africa
As Gen Stephen J Townsend prepares to relinquish command of the United States military’s Africa Command, he shared some insights on what he calls, “US national security objectives in Africa,” which he said includes promoting a more stable and prosperous Africa. To better understand the US military’s perspective, foreign and...
With hair-trigger nature of EPL hiring and firing Arsenal manager is now sitting on time bomb
For all that is said of the grumpiness (and, increasingly, rage) of the football supporter, there is much to be said for optimism. It’s a fleeting feeling, but for a couple of weeks during the summer anything and everything is on the table, although it does usually come crashing back...
Hamstrung Chelsea make $51 million bid for Brighton’s left-back Cucurella and the deal is close
Chelsea have made an offer worth over £50 million ($61 million) for Brighton left wing-back Marc Cucurella as they look to close a deal for the Spaniard in the coming days, reports claim. The Blues are now in the ascendancy for the dynamic, curly-haired defender and there’s a belief Manchester...
Pakistan: Springboard of terrorism pushed further on the periphery of world economy by bad reputation
Pakistan is going through a particularly challenging time, even by the standards of its reputation as a crisis-prone country. Since former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan lost a parliamentary vote of no confidence and was ousted from office in April, the cricketer-turned-politician has been threatening continued street protests by his...
Building an enduring brand: Break down hierarchies, build relationships based on equality
As humans, we need connections to thrive – meaningful relationships with family and friends to grow personally, and great professional partnerships to ignite ideas and make a positive impact. When I wrote this month’s newsletter, I had just returned from an incredible birthday celebration on-board Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady –...
As South Africa plans for smart technology to fix broken policing system, risks of abuse loom large
Emerging technologies are seen as critical tools for making South Africa safer. This includes a rise in spending on city surveillance systems (including CCTV cameras), body cameras for police, automated number plate recognition, and even aerial drones. For many in government and the tech sector, ‘smart’ technologies – including those...
Petrodollar lure for sulking Ronaldo to join Saudi Arabia club to remain ‘active’ until after World Cup
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo will be the subject of a second approach from Saudi Arabia if his future remains unresolved, reports say. The Portuguese is thought to be keen on joining a Champions League club this summer, but with virtually no takers remaining, he could be forced to reconsider...
Gunners resize their Arsenal as they prepare to offload surplus ammunition in their magazine
Arsenal is preparing to ship out up to 11 players before the end of the transfer window as Mikel Arteta pulls no punches in his summer shake-up. The Gunners narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification in May but, judging by their summer exploits, Arteta’s side are doing everything they...
Why and how US spies tracked, traced al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri in Afghanistan and killed him
A US drone strike in Afghanistan this weekend killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, who helped Osama bin Laden plot the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States and helped al-Qaida survive and spread in the years after. By finding and striking al-Zawahiri, President Joe Biden said, the US was ensuring that...
Relations between UN force and eastern Congo residents sour after killing of three people
Police dispersed about 100 demonstrators in Congo’s eastern town of Beni on Monday, a day after UN peacekeepers returning to duty killed three people and wounded more than a dozen at the border with Uganda. Dalzon Mikundi, president of the Beni Urban Youth Council, said they want the UN to...
