Undermining effect of chronic violence is especially strong in countries with robust liberal institutions and lower development. Abstract How does chronic terrorism affect support for democracy in fragile states? While most research examines isolated attacks in stable democracies, little is known about persistent violence in insecure, weakly institutionalised contexts. Keep up with the latest headlines…
German authorities shut down the famous Oktoberfest in Munich on Wednesday following an explosion and fire in a residential building in the north of the city, and said the festival would remain closed at least until the evening. “Due to a bomb threat in connection with the explosion in northern Munich, the Theresienwiese [Oktoberfest location]…
Spotify has announced that founder and chief executive officer Daniel Ek will step down from his role and transition to executive chairman from 1 January 2026. The company confirmed in a press release on 30 September that Gustav Söderström, co-president and chief product and technology officer, and Alex Norström, co-president and chief business officer, will…
Solidarity events in Kenya and Tanzania marked two years since the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States, celebrating the Sahel’s bold anti-imperialist stance and vision for sovereignty. Across East Africa, solidarity with the people of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is gaining momentum, as activists, intellectuals, and workers draw inspiration from the revolutionary…
Women entrepreneurs hold the potential to transform Africa’s economic future. Across the continent, women-owned businesses are creating jobs, lifting families out of poverty and reshaping communities, thanks to their resilience, creativity, and belief in succeeding against all odds. Justina Opit, the CEO of Omega Foods in Zambia, is just one example. “I created Omega Foods…
Sinner rebounds from his recent US Open final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz with a third title of the season in Beijing. Published On 1 Oct 20251 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Jannik Sinner has won the 21st title of his career by thrashing American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2…
Vodacom has undertaken to clarify that it is the number one network in relation to customer numbers. Mobile network operators Vodacom and MTN are, once again, at odds over store-front advertising campaigns. This, after MTN dragged Vodacom to the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB), arguing its “South Africa’s #1 Network” displays at OR Tambo and Cape…
Africa’s rising food import bill, now estimated at around $70 billion annually, is unsustainable and signals an urgent need to invest in local agriculture, smallholder farmers, and climate-smart food systems, regional leaders and agricultural stakeholders have warned. They were speaking on September 30, at the Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) Congress being held in Kigali,…
Former DR Congo President Kabila Sentenced to Death in Absentia Former president Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia by a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The charges concern accusations that Kabila has been supporting the M23, a rebel group who have wreaked devastation across the country’s eastern region. Kabila was convicted by…
Aerial view of Seoul downtown city skyline with vehicle on expressway and bridge cross over Han river in Seoul city, South Korea. Mongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were mixed Wednesday, following gains on Wall Street as investors appeared unperturbed by the U.S. government shutdown. Spot gold prices hit a fresh record…
