august
Eight Years After the August 1 Killings Zimbabwe Continues to Grapple with a Culture of Impunity and Unmet Promises of Justice
The streets of Harare, Zimbabwe’s bustling capital, were transformed into a theater of military-led violence eight years ago, marking a pivotal and tragic turning point in the country’s post-Mugabe era. On August 1, 2018, six people were killed and 35 others sustained serious injuries when state security forces, including the military and anti-riot police, deployed […]
Tension rises in Osun State as Imole Campaign Council alleges police hit list ahead of August 15 governorship election
The political atmosphere in Osun State has grown increasingly volatile as the state approaches its highly anticipated governorship election scheduled for August 15. The Imole Campaign Council, representing the re-election bid of the incumbent Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has leveled serious accusations against the state police command, alleging the existence of a clandestine "hit list" containing […]
The August War: How Hong Kong Defended Its Dollar Against Global Speculators
The summer of 1998 remains etched in the annals of financial history as a period of unprecedented turmoil, a time when the seemingly unassailable Hong Kong dollar found itself squarely in the crosshairs of powerful international speculators. In the sweltering heat of August, the usually serene atmosphere within the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) headquarters […]
