COGNICURRENT

Nigeria faces escalating violence from non-state actors, particularly in Borno State, with recent bomb blasts resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries.

A report indicates that over 3,200 human rights violations occurred in Zimbabwe in February 2026, with state-related actors largely responsible.

Actor Santiago Stieben discusses his return to television with a new project, reflecting on his past work and the state of child actors in the industry.

Finnish actor Vesa Vierikko expresses concern about the current state of the cultural industry, highlighting job shortages for actors and significant government cuts to culture funding.

A former IAEA inspector warns that the collapse of the Iranian regime could lead to the proliferation of enriched uranium among non-state actors, posing a significant international security threat.

Dutch intelligence agencies have accused Russian state actors of a global espionage campaign aimed at stealing user accounts on WhatsApp and Signal.

Elon Musk’s X has suspended 800 million accounts over the last year to combat extensive manipulation attempts, particularly from state actors.

The Federal Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission in Ogun State has called for peaceful and issue-based campaigns as political actors prepare for the 2027 elections.

A training session in Katsina State, Nigeria, educated 74 community media actors on ethical reporting and combating misinformation and hate speech.

A Hindu organization in Ghaziabad, India, has controversially dismantled a tomb, raising questions about the legality and legitimacy of such actions by non-state actors.

Ethan Hawke cautioned against seeking political guidance from artists who may not be in a clear state of mind, emphasizing the unique role of cinema in healing and influencing audiences.

The UN special rapporteur highlighted the epidemic levels of violence against women and girls in Mexico, attributed to both state and non-state actors.

Prashant Narayanan has criticized Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan, calling him a 'very bad actor' during a podcast discussion about the current state of actors in the industry.

The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) reported 321 suspected cases of sabotage against infrastructure and authorities last year, with security agencies suspecting some incidents might involve Russian state actors.

Former Libyan State Council President Khaled Al-Mashri stated that the assassination of Saif al-Islam Qaddafi benefits several political actors, including Khalifa Haftar and his son, while clarifying that political benefit does not imply criminal accusations.

A viral internet trend featuring Emmanuel Macron in pilot glasses saying "for sure" is part of a deliberate strategy by state actors to capitalize on spontaneous online phenomena.

The Federal Capital Territory Police have urged the Nigeria Labour Congress to postpone their planned protest in Abuja due to security threats and potential risks of infiltration by non-state actors.

The article discusses Wolfgang Naucke's critique of criminal law for focusing solely on ordinary criminals while neglecting state actors responsible for severe human rights violations, highlighting a longstanding issue in the field.