New Tory leader and Brith Prime Minister Liz Truss. EFE-EPA/Neil Hall September 7, 2022 Why new British PM Liz Truss needs to pay more attention to Africa Nicholas Westcott, SOAS, University of London It’s in Britain’s interests to help the African continent reach its potential.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s clampdown on dissent in Matabeleland claimed up to 20 000 lives. EPA/Aaron Ufumeli/ Pool September 17, 2017 British policy towards Zimbabwe during Matabeleland massacre: licence to kill Hazel Cameron, University of St Andrews The effects of President Mugabe’s post-independence security clampdown that led to the murder of between 10 000 and 20 000 Zimbabweans, known as the Matabeleland massacre, continue to be felt.
Alan Turing is now feted – but what of other gay people in government service? Gerald Massey April 21, 2016 Alan Turing was one of many persecuted by Whitehall for their sexuality Dan Lomas, University of Salford Hundreds, if not thousands, of gay people had their careers and lives blighted by official discrimination.