James Kemp – Clandestine Magazine

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The Kremlin’s African Gold Rush: How Moscow Turns Gold Into Power

Russia has quietly built a sprawling billion-dollar network across Central and West Africa. Its secret weapon is a mix of mercenaries, resource deals, and shadowy trading companies that funnel money directly to Kremlin-linked paramilitaries and indirectly to Moscow itself. Wagner Group and now its successor Africa Corps operate at the heart of this system, blending… Continue reading The Kremlin’s African Gold Rush: How Moscow Turns Gold Into Power

The silent coup of American public discourse

September 20, 2025, Seattle, Washington, USA: People gather outside of KOMO-TV's headquarters, the Sinclair Broadcast Group-owned ABC affiliate television station in Seattle, to protest ABC's suspension of the Jimmy Kimmel Live! late-night show earlier in the week after threats by FCC chair Brendan Carr and US President Donald Trump, seen in Seattle, Washington. Demonstrators held signs in support of Jimmy Kimmel and the 1st Amendment-protected right to free speech. Some signs also urged a boycott of Disney and ABC. (Credit Image: © M. Scott Brauer/ZUMA Press Wire) (Newscom TagID: zumaglobalsixteen661102.jpg) [Photo via Newscom]

On 13 January, Mark Zuckerberg announced the appointment of Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman of Meta. Powell McCormick — who previously served on Meta’s board of directors and was a key advocate for deeper ai integration across the company’s platforms — brings an extensive background as a senior finance executive. Her appointment,… Continue reading The silent coup of American public discourse