Adrian Croft, Author at The Mail & Guardian

EU’s Central African Republic mission back on track

Africa Adrian Croft - 30 Mar 2014

The European Union is to finally launch the long-delayed mission in the Central African Republic.

Putin completes Crimea’s annexation

Article Adrian Croft - 22 Mar 2014

Vladimir Putin has signed laws completing Russia's annexation of Crimea as investors took fright at a US decision to sanction his inner circle.

US, EU impose sanctions after Crimea applies to join Russia

Article Adrian Croft - 17 Mar 2014

The US and EU have imposed sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans, on a small group of officials from Russia and Ukraine.

EU eases Zimbabwe sanctions but keeps them on Mugabe

Africa Adrian Croft - 17 Feb 2014

The European Union has suspended sanctions on eight of Zimbabwe's military and political figures but have kept them on Robert Mugabe and his wife.

EU takes it easy on Zimbabwe, not Mugabe

Africa Adrian Croft - 12 Feb 2014

European Union sources say the organisation plans to ease sanctions on Zimbabwe, however it will maintain its restrictions imposed on Robert Mugabe.

Iron Lady Thatcher changed face of Britain

Article Adrian Croft - 8 Apr 2013

Margaret Thatcher, also known as the "Iron Lady" has died, aged 87, after suffering a stroke.

UK trips itself up on internet freedom comments

Article Adrian Croft - 1 Nov 2011

Britain has faced criticism for considering curbs on social media after recent riots while recent comments castigated blocking the internet.

Commonwealth confidential report puts emphasis on human rights

Article Adrian Croft - 1 Oct 2011

A confidential report says the Commonwealth must act decisively to uphold human rights among its 54-member nations or risk a slide into irrelevance.

Labour urges Cameron to push for European growth

Article Adrian Croft - 25 Sep 2011

British opposition leader Ed Miliband has urged Prime Minister David Cameron to show leadership over the international economic crisis.

Oh, it’s on: Cameron vows retribution for UK ‘thuggery’

Article Adrian Croft - 11 Aug 2011

Prime Minister David Cameron has told Parliament he will hunt down the gang members and opportunistic looters he blamed for the violence in Britain.

Billions raised in Gates-championed vaccination drive

Article Adrian Croft - 13 Jun 2011

Donations led by the UK and Bill Gates have far exceeded the $3.7-billion targeted in a drive to fund vaccinations for children in poor countries.

Ministers meet amid fears of Libya stalemate

Article Adrian Croft - 13 Apr 2011

Ministers gathered in Qatar on Wednesday for talks on Libya's future, with some eager to step up air strikes against Muammar Gaddafi's forces.

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Everyone’s talking about it. Even Kentucky

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Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

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SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

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20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

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Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world