Paris Agreement doesn’t compel armies to report carbon emissions, now fuelled by Russian war in Ukraine
When the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) did approve the US and European intervention in Libya in 2011, it was for the protection of civilians from the security forces of that country’s autocrat, Muammar Gadhafi. That campaign, however, quickly turned into one aimed at toppling his government by assisting the...
Allegations of South Africa is a gestation and dispersal point of terrorism fuels tension with US
Alarm bells about the threat of terrorism in South Africa have recently been sounding more stridently and more often. Are these false alarms or is the danger growing? This question is complicated by the fact that the warnings are largely from foreigners, especially the United States (US). To many, this...
Fresh trouble for Trump after no-show at House committee probing his criminal role in January 6 Capitol raid
The House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol says it is considering “next steps” after former President Donald Trump failed to appear for his Monday deposition following a subpoena last month. In a joint statement from Chairman Bennie Thompson (Democratic-Mississipi) and Vice Chairwoman Liz Cheney (Republican-Wyoming),...
Fighting on wrong planet: Response to Ukraine war is the standard by which we’re judging – things don’t look good
Washington’s vaunted “rules-based international order” has undergone a stress test following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and here’s the news so far: it hasn’t held up well. In fact, the disparate reactions to Vladimir Putin’s war have only highlighted stark global divisions, which reflect the unequal distribution of wealth and power....
Mogadishu: UN worried at rising incidents of civilian casualties in al Shabaab militia attacks
The UN’s human rights chief on Monday expressed fears at the surge in civilian casualties in Somalia, largely due to attacks by al-Shabaab jihadists, saying more than 600 civilians had been killed this year. Volker Turk said the toll had worsened an already grim situation for people in Somalia. At...
Revealed: Cristiano Ronaldo met Bayern Munich hours before his blistering attack on Man United
Cristiano Ronaldo and his agent met for transfer talks with Bayern Munich just hours before his bombshell interview, reports say. Ronaldo’s future at Manchester United is in serious doubt after he savaged the club in a world exclusive sit down with The Sun’s Piers Morgan. The Portugal legend claimed he...
FTX cryptocurrency heist: World’s crypto tracers are tracking closely where last week’s loot ends up
Cryptocurrency has always offered a strange mix of temptations and challenges for anyone trying to steal it. As digital cash, held in multibillion-dollar sums on hackable, internet-connected networks, it presents a lucrative target. But once it’s stolen, the blockchains that almost every cryptocurrency is built on make it possible to...
DRC peace talks due to start in Nairobi next week as fighting intensifies in mineral-rich country
Talks aimed at bringing peace to eastern DR Congo, home to dozens of armed militias including the M23, are due to begin in Nairobi on November 21, the East African Community (EAC) has announced. The announcement came as troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo clashed anew with M23 rebels...
Hero to pariah: Disgraced Ronaldo’s contract on the line as Man United consider punitive actions
Manchester United will consider tearing up Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract in the January transfer window – as long as he does not demand a pay-off for the remainder of his deal. The club are considering their options, including whether to fine Ronaldo and whether they can take further disciplinary action, after...
Kenyan troops to DRC are in the central nation ‘for disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration’
Kenya is the latest addition to troop contributing countries aiming to end hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). At the weekend, President William Ruto’s country became the first East African Community (EAC) bloc member to deploy in the DRC. The deployment will, according to a Kenya Defence Forces...
