Huawei and the Chinese surveillance network in Africa

Huawei and the Chinese surveillance network in Africa

Editor’s note: This article was written by Eren Ersozoglu and originally published on Grey Dynamics.  Since 2012, the U.S. has accused Huawei of being a potential tool for surveillance abroad. While on the surface Huawei is not state-owned, Chinese legislation requires companies to assist in national intelligence work. And this should be viewed in the […]

It’s happened: Ebola spreads to neighboring countries

It’s happened: Ebola spreads to neighboring countries

Almost a year after the first patient was confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Ebola virus has finally jumped across the border into Uganda. Earlier this week, at least two people in Uganda died from Ebola. Investigators believe they had recently traveled to the DRC, however, according to a report from […]

Air Force special operations officer charged with rape during covert deployment in Africa

Air Force special operations officer charged with rape during covert deployment in Africa

In yet another incident of unprofessional conduct in U.S. special operations forces, a senior Air Force officer is facing charges for the alleged repeated rape of a senior airman while on deployment in Africa. Specifically, Lieutenant Colonel Michael B. Black, an Air Force Reserves C-145A Skytruck instructor pilot and combat aviation adviser (AAC) with the […]

Ebola outbreak in Congo will continue killing for at least 6 more months according to World Health Organization official

Ebola outbreak in Congo will continue killing for at least 6 more months according to World Health Organization official

The world’s second largest Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) may continue killing for another six months. The forecast was made by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) deputy director-general for emergency preparedness and response, Dr. Peter Salama, during a recent interview with the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease […]