New book shows how corruption took root in democratic South Africa
Apr 08, 2020 12:56 pm UTC| Politics
In evidence before a commission of inquiry investigating corruption, South Africans have been treated to shocking revelations about brazen looting of state coffers. Ín his new book, Anatomy of the ANC in Power:...
Boris Johnson is in intensive care, so who is in charge in the UK?
Apr 08, 2020 12:44 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The fact that Boris Johnson is in intensive care following his COVID-19 diagnosis reminds us that the UK is unusual in not having a clear system of who to turn to when the prime minister is incapacitated. Other...
Boris Johnson in hospital: constitutional expert on what this means for governance of the UK
Apr 08, 2020 12:43 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Since Boris Johnson, the British prime minister, was diagnosed with COVID-19 and admitted to an intensive care unit, the airwaves have been full of speculation about how government is being conducted in his...
Donald Trump shock: POTUS pins the blame on WHO for getting the coronavirus pandemic wrong
Apr 08, 2020 09:24 am UTC| Politics
The coronavirus pandemic broke out in December last year, and is still wreaking havoc on many countries until today especially in the United States. During the latest White House briefing, President Donald Trump pinned the...
Melania Trump shock: Stephanie Grisham to become FLOTUS' new Chief of Staff
Apr 08, 2020 09:23 am UTC| Politics
In the midst of the pandemic that has placed the United States and other affected countries in a standstill of chaos, the Trump administration is currently undergoing some changes in personnel. Recently, White House press...
Donald Trump fury: POTUS dismisses acting Defense Department Inspector General Glenn Fine
Apr 08, 2020 09:23 am UTC| Politics
The coronavirus pandemic has all government officials struggling to keep everything under control. But in a series of personnel shakeups, President Donald Trump has dismissed the acting inspector general of the Defense...
Joe Biden shock: Former VP says November election cannot be delayed
Apr 08, 2020 09:23 am UTC| Politics
The electoral proceedings and events this year have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. As the chances of the election itself getting postponed increase, former Vice President Joe Biden says that it must still push...