MUST READ: How Free World sees Jacob Zuma – Power Failure
Zuma is the feature of an in-depth article in today’s FT which asks: With a faltering economy and a revitalised opposition, can he survive a second term ?
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Watch: Russian propaganda’s Youtube hit – 5.6m views and counting
Putin’s sole pal is one Jacob G Zuma, President of South Africa. The video glorifies apparent Russian military prowess, ending with a chilling warning
21 000 sullen, sombre Moscow protestors show displeasure at Putin “sowing hatred”
People were sullen rather than outraged. Putin seems to be winning. In Ukraine. Against the West. And his own people.
Putin’s major political leader Nemtsov assassinated in drive-by shooting
More bad news today for the global polecat Vladimir Putin. Whether he ordered it or not, the callous assassination of his major political opponent will be interpreted in the worst way possible. that lead to an obvious interpretation.
What does Vladimir Putin really want in Ukraine?
Confusion, confusion, confusion! This is how Russian President Vladimir Putin, increasingly isolated from Western conversations, keeps the world on its toes. Because only he has any answers.
Alexei Navalny: Russian Steve Biko calls for mass protests to “destroy” Putin’s Regime
Top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny could be facing jail on Tuesday after a sudden twist in his controversial fraud trail, which has angered his supporters.
Kadyrov offers 20 000 Chechens to fight for Putin
Controversial Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov, who reputedly receives an annual stipent of $1bn to keep his country pro-Russia, is spontaneously showing his nation’s loyalty to embattled President Vladimir Putin.
France’s total opens four deep water oilfields off Angola
French oil firm Total on Thursday inaugurated a major project off Angola with a capacity of 160,000 barrels per day.
OPEC, Vienna – how the balance of power is tipping
Christopher Johnson, Energy Community Editor at Thomson Reuters talks to Alec Hogg from London about possible outcomes from OPEC’s meeting in Vienna today.
Green-driven Denmark plans to dump coal power by 2025
Denmark should ban coal use by 2025 to make the Nordic nation a leader in fighting global warming, adding to green measures ranging from wind energy to bicycle power,