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Jun 5, 2023

Spanish elections: why devastating local losses to the right have forced socialist prime minister Pedro Sánchez to call an early national vote

Pedro Sánchez announcing that next general elections in Spain will be held the 23rd of July, 2023. La Moncloa Juan Luis Manfredi, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha The local and regional elections that took place the 28th May have shaken up the political chessboard in Spain. The right-wing Partido Popular took the largest proportion

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Jun 5, 2023

The Power of Giving: How Charities Are Making a Difference in Communities

In the ever-evolving society we inhabit, one constant remains – the human capacity for compassion and the desire to effect change. Charities embody this spirit of giving and altruism, serving as the lifeblood of communities worldwide. They are the unseen heroes, extending support and enriching lives, addressing diverse issues from poverty and education

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May 30, 2023

South Africa begins own production of groundbreaking HIV-prevention drug to make it affordable within the continent

South Africa will soon begin production of the groundbreaking HIV-prevention drug, long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA), finally making the life-saving treatment affordable within the African continent. The treatment, which must be injected every two months, almost entirely eliminates the risk of becoming infected by HIV through sex. This development is expected to help millions of

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May 30, 2023

AI impact on human rights to come under scrutiny

By: Neena Bhandari The Australian human rights commission has embarked on a project looking at the social risks and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) — a technology whose implications experts say are also beginning to emerge in the developing world. Launched with a report published on 24 July, the project is looking

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May 29, 2023

Tinubu inherits Nigeria’s high debt – an economist analyses what this means for the country’s future

Bola Ahmed Tinubu speaking at a Chatham House event, London, in December 2022. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Facebook page Stephen Onyeiwu, Allegheny College As the 16th president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherits an economy that is grappling with inflation, chronic unemployment, extreme poverty, crumbling infrastructure and insecurity. Nigeria’s debt profile stands out

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May 25, 2023

Social Movements and Political Change: Lessons from History and Current Movements

Social movements have always been potent instigators of political change. From the Civil Rights Movement in the United States to the anti-Apartheid struggle in South Africa, collective action has significantly moulded the political terrain. This examination will delve into how social movements have propelled political change, gleaning lessons from historical and present-day movements.

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May 23, 2023

US laws to promote home-grown industries will hurt African economies

ph. Shutterstock Jonathan Munemo, Salisbury University The Biden administration has ratcheted up protectionism and industrial policy amid surging economic tensions with China. Legislation passed in 2022 unlocked hundreds of billions of dollars in subsidies to spur domestic production of renewable energy and electric vehicles, and to support other decarbonisation goals. The legislation is

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May 22, 2023

War in Gaza: Another round of violence with no end in sight

In the early hours of Tuesday, 9 May, about 40 Israeli military aircraft took to the sky. They were targeting three senior commanders of Gaza’s Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorist organisation. Owing to high-quality intelligence and precision weaponry, they swiftly ended the lives of PIJ’s northern area commander, Khalil Bahtini, PIJ senior operative

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