03, Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Architect of New Labour Peter Mandelson was Tony Blair’s closest political confidant and a primary architect of the “New Labour” project. His influence began with his secretive role (codenamed “Bobby”) in securing Blair’s leadership in 1994 and continued as he directed the 1997 landslide election campaign. Known by nicknames such as “Rasputin” and the “Prince of Darkness”, Mandelson was defined by his influential, behind-the-scenes operational style and a persistent reputation as an “arch manipulator”. Continue reading
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Epstein Files Release: DOJ Declares Mission Accomplished as 3.5 Million Pages Expose Elite Networks, Trigger Resignations, and Spark Privacy Outcry
02, Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a final tranche of documents on January 30, 2026, totaling over 3.5 million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images. While the DOJ identified over 6 million potentially responsive pages, it released only about half, discarding duplicates and non-relevant materials, and has declared its review complete and its legal obligations met. This assertion has drawn bipartisan criticism from lawmakers like Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie, who question why millions of pages remain withheld and are demanding access to unredacted files. Continue reading
Sudan: questions about Wagner Group involvement as another African country falls prey to Russian mercenaries
Kristian Gustafson, Brunel University London; Dan Lomas, Brunel University London; Neveen S Abdalla, Brunel University London, and Steven Wagner, Brunel University London
After more than a week of intense fighting between Sudanese government troops and paramilitary forces in Khartoum, many western countries – including the US and UK – are evacuating their nationals from the strife-torn city.
While the conflict has been billed as a clash between rival warlords, there are questions about the role played by the private Russian mercenary company, the Wagner Group. This group, allegedly associated with Russian president Vladimir Putin’s ally Yevgeny Prigozhin – although he has denied any involvement – is heavily engaged in several African countries, exacerbating regional instability.
