Category: World
The World Bank Wants to Change the Way It Manages Complaints: The Fixes That Could Make It Better
The World Bank made history in 1994 by creating the Inspection Panel, the first independent accountability mechanism, at any international organisation. Its function…
Iraq’s new prime minister faces ‘mission impossible’ over Iran
Iraqi billionaire Ali al-Zaidi was confirmed as Iraq’s new prime minister on May 14, a full six months after elections. His emergence reflects…
Can ‘America only’ Massie survive today’s AIPAC mobbing?
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) told a reporter outside the Capitol on Friday, “I’m walking to an airplane to rejoin the most expensive congressional…
EU sanctions on violent Israeli settlers are barely a half measure
For years, the European Union’s policy on Israeli occupation has been a masterclass in deflection: statements expressing half-hearted concern paired with diplomatic and…
Stop the Madness: Civil Society Cannot Thrive on Burnout
In an era when civil society funding is in decline, it’s time to rebel against a broken system. Today, too much is being…
Civilian Casualties Grow Amid Russian and Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Four years after the start of the Russo-Ukrainian War, 2026 has marked a significant escalation in hostilities, with intensified bombardments from both sides…
Breaking Cultural Barriers to Equip Marginalised Kenyan Girls With Entrepreneurial Skills
For generations, communities in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) have viewed girls through the lens of marriage, with some being married at…
Trump appears poised to restart the Iran war
The Middle East is once again teetering on the brink as Trump appears poised to reignite war with Iran. Press reports indicate he…
Media As Bedrock for Developing Russian-African Relations
Under the auspices of the Faculty of Journalism of Lomonosov Moscow State University, the Russian-African Club, in late April, held its IV International…
Africa’s Golden Future
It is very appropriate that this Africa Forward Summit is being held in Kenya. Two weeks ago, a Kenyan marathon runner, Sabastian Sawe,…
