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latest news & developmentsWill we ever grasp the utter futility of war?
Seeing upfront the consequences of violent conflict for people – for generations – is shocking
Africa’s forgotten colony in the Sahara
Rich in resources but largely unrecognised, those in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic eke out a livelihood under harsh conditions.
Remove nuclear sword of Damocles
Even small countries can add their voices to the international attempt to enforce a ban on these devastating weapons that hold the globe captive
South Africa ranks 118 out of 163 in the 2022 Global Peace Index
It is a marginal improvement, according to the study, but while the country is progressively more peaceful, it is tarnished with violent outbreaks of crime and protests
Refugees: The fallout of all wars
In World War I, millions of people fled Germany and millions fled when Germany occupied their countries; in Ukraine, it’s estimated four million will flee; and around the world…
Inequality manifests in stimulus
Structural forces mean emerging economies can’t offer the necessary Covid-19 fiscal-relief packages
The pandemic creates ideal conditions for the rise of populism
The state of politics and geopolitics has been exacerbated, rather than stabilised, by the coronavirus crisis
Austria’s Sebastian Kurz: from ‘whizz-kid’ politician to deposed leader
Kurz becomes the country’s shortest-serving chancellor, as well as the first in Austria’s post-war history to be removed in a no-confidence vote
Austria’s Sebastian Kurz, the world’s youngest leader in waiting
"Whizz-kid" is one of the monikers given to Austrian conservative Sebastian Kurz, who is set to become the world’s youngest leader at just 31.
Muslims caught in Austrian election crossfire
Major political parties in Austria are openly endorsing anti-Islam messages in their campaigns ahead of the country’s elections next month
Austria’s president denies searching Morales’s plane for Snowden
Austrian officials did not search Bolivia’s presidential jet for Edward Snowden, says Austria’s President Heinz Fischer.
Headstone of Hitler’s parents to be removed
A relative of Adolf Hitler’s has asked for the removal of the tombstone marking his parents’ grave.
SA e-tolling sends R1.2bn into Austrian coffers
An Austrian company that won the bid to build and operate Gauteng’s e-tolling system has made R1.2-billion from its SA operations in a single year.
The hills are alive with the sound of sexist music
Lyrics to Austria’s ‘sexist’ anthem should be changed, leftist MPs say. But on this, the centre may favour the far right, which has dug in its heels.
Honour among thieves
Yes, I’m afraid all South Africans are naturally dishonest, with a cheap moral compass made in China, says <b>Chris Roper</b>.