# politics

Zimbabwe’s Fuel Fraud: A Shaming Scam of False Price Cuts Amid State Exploitation

The Illusion of Relief: Fuel Price Adjustments in Zimbabwe The recent fuel price adjustments by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority and the Ministry of Finance have been shrouded in a veil of confusion and deception. This maneuver is not just about adjusting prices; it’s a calculated strategy that masks the true economic realities faced by […]

Nabila 11 Apr 2026

What Cost Will EU Demand for Starmer’s ‘Reset’? Fears of PM’s Concessions

A New Approach to UK-EU Relations Recent developments have sparked concerns about the potential concessions that Keir Starmer might make to the European Union, especially after he emphasized the need for a ‘reset’ in response to the chaos caused by Donald Trump. The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of strengthening ties with Europe during a […]

Nabila 11 Apr 2026

Southeast Asia Leverages Soft Power to Sustain $300 Billion Influence

The Rise of Southeast Asia’s Creative Economy The region’s creators are going global, but the structures to sustain them are still catching up. Later this month, Indonesian cinema-goers will finally get to see what audiences in Berlin saw in February: Jokor Anwar’s Ghost in the Cell. The horror-comedy, which had its world premiere at the […]

Nabila 11 Apr 2026

Wealth Tax: Why Fear the Ultra-Rich?

The Debate Over Taxing the Wealthy Growing income inequality and public displays of billionaire power are increasing calls for new income and wealth taxes aimed at the world’s richest individuals. Can wealth ever be taxed fairly? Not many people enjoy paying taxes. But many voters don’t see a problem taxing the superrich and making them […]

Nabila 11 Apr 2026

Trump Claims Iran Conflict Near End, Warns of More Intense Bombings

President Trump’s Speech on the U.S. Military Campaign in Iran President Donald Trump delivered a national address on Wednesday night, emphasizing that U.S. forces are “finishing the job” in Iran as core strategic objectives near completion. The speech marked his first major public statement since the conflict began over a month ago, where he defended […]

Nabila 10 Apr 2026

Nigeria’s Battle for Its Future (Part 1)

A Nation’s Lost Potential About two months ago, my 12-year-old daughter came home from school eager to have a conversation with me about something she had heard in class. “Today in our Geography lesson we were talking about HDI, the Human Development Index,” she said, “and the teacher told us that Nigeria has the lowest […]

Nabila 10 Apr 2026