French Contradictions: Macron’s Palestine Play – Too Little, Too Late?

Image by Stephen Meslin. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vehement opposition to a Palestinian state aligns perfectly with a long-standing Zionist ideology that has consistently viewed the establishment of a Palestinian state as a direct threat to Israel’s very foundation as a settler colonial project. Thus, the mere existence of a Palestinian state with clearly…

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Togo’s President Steps Up Mediation Between Rwanda and DRC Amid Rising Tensions

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé arrived in Kigali on Monday to continue his mediation efforts between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in response to escalating regional tensions driven by the presence of armed groups in eastern DRC. Appointed by the African Union as mediator, Gnassingbé is holding direct talks with Rwandan President Paul…

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Emerging threats and a national cybersecurity academy, By Shuaib S. Agaka

As Tech Digest recently reported, the same technologies driving innovation and efficiency have also expanded Nigeria’s attack surface. From ransomware and data leaks to attacks on government portals, the threats are no longer abstract — they are active and escalating. Unfortunately, Nigeria’s capacity to respond remains alarmingly thin. With an estimated 8,300 cybersecurity professionals serving…

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