Disorder of magnitude: France’s riots

France faces a period of intense civil unrest, with riots and looting erupting across major cities, fueled by a mix of peaceful student protesters, opportunistic looters, and organized troublemakers. The government’s struggle to maintain order has emboldened political extremes, complicating the landscape ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Meanwhile, in Zimbabwe, the agricultural sector is experiencing a complex transformation. Despite the historical trauma of the fast-track land reform program that displaced white farmers, a new generation is returning through joint ventures with black landowners, primarily focusing on tobacco production. While these arrangements offer a path toward productivity, the lack of secure property rights and unresolved compensation issues for original owners keep the sector in a state of purgatory, hindering long-term investment in more profitable crops like avocados and blueberries.