In the heart of Maputo, a quiet but profound recognition is settling in: the very tools designed to connect and inform us are now being weaponized to confuse and divide. Mozambique’s Prime Minister, Benvinda Levi, recently stood before regional leaders not to herald the dawn of a new digital age, but to sound a sobering alarm about its darker undercurrents. At a meeting of the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries, she laid bare the stark reality that the integrity of democratic processes across Southern Africa is under siege not by armies, but by ones and zeros. The proliferation of…

The relationship between Poland and Ukraine stands at a pivotal moment, as recent sociological research reveals a complex tapestry of public sentiment that has shifted significantly in recent years. This bond, forged through shared history and solidified by the current geopolitical crisis, now faces the strain of everyday realities and historical grievances. For many Poles, Ukraine is no longer just a symbol of resistance and heroism, but also a neighbor whose citizens live, work, and require support within Polish borders. This proximity has brought both solidarity and friction, prompting a national conversation about the factors influencing this changing perception through…