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Africa’s place in the emerging global order

Amid Sino-American rivalry, African countries should focus on regional cohesion to advance their interests COMMENT | ADEKEYE ADEBAJO | Contrary to widespread expectations, the rapidly evolving geostrategic environment has not led to greater multipolarity. Instead, it has increased bipolarity between China and the United States, which are engaged in a cold …

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FIFA’s human rights policy

How could FIFA award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup to `sportswash’ their regime’s human rights records COMMENT | KEITH RATHBONE | In early December, FIFA officially awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup. The Gulf Kingdom was the sole bidder after the Asian Football Confederation made it clear it …

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Trump wants China’s help on peace in Ukraine

He unlikely to get it because the longer the war in Ukraine continues in this way, the longer China reaps the benefits COMMENT | STEFAN WOLFF & TETYANA MALYARENKO | U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has invited China’s president Xi Jinping to his inauguration on January 20 in a surprise move which …

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Let us support Dr Musenero’s push to make science speak to economics

Leveraging the Power of Partnerships in Science, Technology and Innovation to foster Socio-Economic Transformation: The Road Ahead COMMENT | ANDREW BESI  |  “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” – Sir Arthur C Clarke The name Dr. Monica Musenero evokes mixed emotions amongst many Ugandans. For some, she is, in …

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The end of US dollar dominance

Why Donald Trump’s policies could hasten the dollar’s relegation from being the only world currency COMMENT | DAVID MCMILLAN | Donald Trump’s victory in November’s U.S. presidential election saw the U.S. dollar strengthen. It surged to a one-year high within two weeks, and has since retained its strength against its major …

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How to ensure your safety during this festive season

  Those travelling outside the city or country, please don’t communicate your plans on social media. You will alert the criminals that your home is free with out any occupant. These crude guys will rob you clean. Share your travel plans with a few trusted inner people. COMMENT | Samson …

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