Most terrorist campaigns – where a group targets civilians to achieve political objectives – are short-lived. But some aren’t. In some cases, terror campaigns (low-intensity violence) turn into civil wars (high-intensity violence) where militants fight the government for control of the state. Mozambique and Angola provide examples of countries in which low-level attacks … [Read more...] about Why some terror campaigns escalate to civil war and others don’t – study reveals surprising new answers
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Premier Bushy Maape on the passing of Kgosi Sefanyetso of Bataung Baga Moubana
Download logoNorth West Premier, Kaobitsa Bushy Maape is saddened by the passing of Kgosi Boikgantso Justice Sefanyetso of Bataung ba ga Moubana at Madikwe in the Moses Kotane Local Municipality. Kgosi Sefanyatso died over the weekend following a short illness. Premier Maape said the Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders has lost an astute leader in Kgosi … [Read more...] about Premier Bushy Maape on the passing of Kgosi Sefanyetso of Bataung Baga Moubana
Gabon’s Gas Agenda Amplified with Recent Independent-led Power Projects
Demonstrating the significant role natural gas continues to play in electrifying Africa, Anglo-Swiss oil and gas heavyweight Perenco together with representatives of the Gabonese government signed a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the construction of a gas-fired power plant aimed at electrifying the country’s remote southern provinces. The development … [Read more...] about Gabon’s Gas Agenda Amplified with Recent Independent-led Power Projects
Kenya: We must Reward Good Performance
Download logoPresident William Ruto has said excellent performance by public servants must be encouraged and rewarded. He said the culture of suppressing high performance is primitive and has no place in any democracy. The President noted that a commitment to go an extra mile will ensure effective delivery of services to Kenyans. “We must motivate, reinforce and support … [Read more...] about Kenya: We must Reward Good Performance
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence Africa Convenes Industry Leaders to Explore Transformative Value of AI Technology in Emerging Economies
2nd AICE (www.AICEAfrica.com) AI for leaders’ summit to be held in Nairobi; brings together policymakers, opinion leaders, and industry experts to explore the impact of AI in Kenya and Africa as a whole; thematic areas to be explored include ethical AI and AI investment. The Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence Africa (AICE) is hosting its 2nd AI For … [Read more...] about The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence Africa Convenes Industry Leaders to Explore Transformative Value of AI Technology in Emerging Economies
