Nigeria’s national anthem change was a tactic to distract attention from the country’s real problems – political analyst: A year into his administration, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the National Anthem Bill into law, replacing an anthem adopted in 1978 with its predecessor. The decision generated debate among Nigerians, some of whom felt it …
Why do identical informal businesses set up side by side? It’s a survival tactic – Kenya study: The population on the African continent will have nearly doubled by 2050, according to UN projections. About 800 million more young Africans will enter the job market by then. Combine this forecast with the high youth unemployment rate …
Tunisia’s president is targeting migrants to divert attention from serious domestic problems – a classic tactic: Thousands in Tunis protest soaring prices, corruption and denounced recent comments by the Tunisian president against sub-Saharan migrants. EPA/Mohamed Messara Tunisia’s president Kais Saied recently called for urgent measures against illegal immigration of sub-Saharan African nationals. He said they …
Myanmar: death penalty the latest tactic for military junta’s murderous regime: Since the 2021 coup, Myanmar’s death penalty moratorium has been a myth. The junta has routinely targeted civilians for extra-judicial killing, including using army snipers to callously pick off peaceful protesters. There have been killings of prisoners too, with many of the dead reportedly …
Whataboutism: what is is and and why it’s such a popular tactic in arguments: Whataboutism is often deployed when an argument is seen as a battle to be won and not a debate. Prostock-studio | Shutterstock Whataboutism is an argumentative tactic where a person or group responds to an accusation or difficult question by deflection. …
How Russia is using intellectual property as a war tactic: ApostolisBril / Shutterstock As part of its deadly assault on Ukraine, Russia has taken the rare step to use intellectual property rights as a war tactic. In early March, the Russian government issued a decree saying that Russian companies are no longer obliged to compensate …
Hungarian anti-LGBTQ+ law is a political tactic for Orbán: The passage of a bill cracking down on LGBTQ+ rights in Hungary has sparked waves of protests. Szilard Koszticsak/EPA-EFE The Hungarian parliament recently passed the “paedophilia law” – as it is called by government sources – claiming to install stricter action against offenders of paedophilia. But …
South Africa in the news: Employers try an unfamiliar tactic to attract workers: raising wages: Chipotle is raising its average hourly wage to $ 15. And now, some McDonald’s employees will be getting a raise as well. The burger chain is increasing hourly wages at the restaurants it owns — as …: “South Africa” – …
‘Strategic lies’: deliberate untruths used as a political tactic – new study: It’s Boris Johnson’s word against that of his former alter ego, Dominic Cummings. And, depending where you have read or heard about the accusations and counter-accusations flying between the pair, one or both are being a trifle “economical with the truth”. The fact …
South Africa in the news: England under fire over controversial T20 tactic against South Africa: England are facing growing criticism over moves to send coded messages to captain Eoin Morgan while the team is in the field. During a T20 match against South Africa earlier this week, England’s …: “South Africa” – BingNews Ben Stokes …
South Africa in the news: England under fire over controversial T20 tactic against South Africa: England are facing growing criticism over moves to send coded messages to captain Eoin Morgan while the team is in the field. During a T20 match against South Africa earlier this week, England’s …: “South Africa” – BingNews Ben Stokes …
Radicalisation is not just a terrorist tactic – street gangs do it every day: Shutterstock/SydaProductions The word radicalisation has been hijacked by the war on terror and become interchangeable with extremism. But radicalisation is happening in our towns and cities every day as marginalised teenagers and children – left isolated from opportunity – join street …
South Africa in the news: Maguvhe’s refusal to resign was just delaying tactic – Maxegwana: Racism is an everyday thing in South Africa – Sipho Hlongwane Huffington Post SA blogs editor says the media’s incident-based reports of racism belies structural issues that need addressing. Hawks consider handing over McBride docket to NPA Hawks have …: …