The Battle of Algiers: When revolution became film
Saadi Yacef, the revolutionary leader and star of the iconic film The Battle of Algiers directed by the renowned Italian …
Combating anti-vaxxers: lessons from political philosophy
Challenging the scepticism and resistance in the public response to the COVID-19 vaccine is deeply important to the state of …
Open letter to Ylva Johansson on secret burial sites at Lesbos
Parents, children, relatives at Moria camp are on a daily basis wondering what happened to their loved ones, where did …
How friendly are African governments towards girls?
The African Report on Child Wellbeing (2020), launched by the African Child Policy Forum, analyses the status of girls on …
Kenya: Using social media for manipulation and suppression
Disinformation campaigns using well-known “influencers” to promote their messages, are among the tools used by regimes in Africa to control …
How can sexual abuse in the aid sector be stopped?
The World Health Organization (WHO) is under fire after allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse surfaced last month. More than …
Why are Rwandan troops in Mozambique?
Rwanda has sent troops to Mozambique to assist the government in fighting against a four-year Islamist militant insurgency. Political scientist …
Activists for environment and children’s rights 2021 Right Livelihood Laureates
The 2021 Right Livelihood Laureates are leaders in advancing the rights of women and girls, environmental protection and reclaiming Indigenous …
How Nairobi’s informal settlements got their names
In Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, it is estimated that over 70 per cent of the population live in informal settlements. …
Western Sahara: Why did Algeria cut diplomatic ties with Morocco?
On August 24th, Algeria cut its diplomatic relations with Morocco, at least partly due to increased tension in occupied Western …
