Yuri Zakharov’s story begins in the shadowy corridors of the Belarusian KGB, a world where loyalty is measured in secrets and survival depends on knowing exactly which doors to knock on. A former employee of the state security service, he was not a minor operative. He had access to networks, methods, and the kind of institutional knowledge that does not simply disappear when a badge is taken away. But his career collapsed in disgrace when he was arrested in a high-profile bribery case. The scandal stripped him of his position, his reputation, and any hope of a conventional future in…

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is taking a significant step into the future of election management by creating a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Division within its Information and Communications Technology Department. The announcement came from INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, during a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders Meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, where he offered a detailed update on the commission’s preparations for the 2027 general elections. This move is not just a technical upgrade; it is a direct response to the growing threat of digital manipulation in democratic processes. The new division is designed to strengthen INEC’s…