Portugal Takes Leadership of the EU Council, and the EU in New Directions
Portugal takes its turn to lead the Council of the European Union, prepared with a diverse programme that will lead the EU into recovery and new beginnings.
Tag: Africa
Ethiopia Tigray Crisis: Where are the Human Rights of It All?
Ethiopia’s domestic conflict in Tigray continues to endanger the human rights of its civilians. Yet, protections of these rights place the government at odds with determining its own sovereignty.
Sudan: Russia’s New Pawn On The Chessboard
On November 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an agreement to set up a naval base on the Red Sea coast in Sudan. Given the strategic geographical position of Sudan, Russia has more to gain than to lose.
Ritorno Di Fiamma Nel Sahara Occidentale
Le dispute per la sovranità sul Sahara Occidentale hanno lunga data, ma recentemente le tensioni tra il Regno del Marocco e il Fronte Polisario si sono riaccese, riportando l’attenzione sulla regione e sulla questione dell’indipendenza del popolo saharawi.
Nigeria #EndSARS Movement: Where Is It Now?
Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests continue throughout the country, although with falling momentum. Responses to the movement have received mixed reactions, suggesting there is potential for the protests to be reignited again.
The Case of Ethiopia: United We Stand, Divided We Fall
On November 4 2020, Ethiopia started a conflict that has caused major disruptions in the population and the international community, leading to a humanitarian crisis. The world is shocked that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who won the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, started the conflict against the Tigray region.
Sacha Baron Cohen’s Political Cinema
Sacha Baron Cohen has produced a diverse roster of outrageous characters, storylines and documentaries. While the projects are laced with social and political commentary, can they qualify as political activism?
Migration to Europe Faces a Continuous Threat from Slave Networks
Migration sees the emergence of slave networks from Libya to Italy, continuing to threaten the security of many trapped in exploitative ploys.
L’acqua: fonte di vita o strumento di guerra?
Si è recentemente tornati a parlare del fenomeno dell’acqua come arma strategica di guerra, utilizzata nel corso della storia per far pressione sui propri nemici. Negli ultimi anni questo fenomeno sembra essersi intensificato ed aver assunto nuove dinamiche, forse anche a causa dell’avanzamento del cambiamento climatico. Caso emblematico e ancora poco discusso è quello della Libia, dove il problema dell’acqua si aggiunge a una situazione già estremamente tesa.
Why Colonialism in Education Benefits the Working Class
The history of colonialism in Britain is undeniably hidden from view, leaving the majority of the population educationally neglected on such a vital period of history. Introducing the topic to the country’s curriculum could have a profound impact on the majority of groups in society.