Eswatini is Africa’s first nation to roll out HIV prevention shots
Eswatini has taken a historic step in Africa’s HIV response by approving the twice-yearly anti-HIV injection, lenacapavir, offering protection to its citizens. We are getting clearer data on where 15 to 24 year olds are most likely to be living with HIV. The numbers show that young people in Africa...
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Colombia’s armed group crackdowns are killing minors
Within two months, airstrikes against these groups have resulted in the deaths of 15 minors, garnering global criticism of the government’s choice of tactics. Since the early 60s, Colombia’s government has been embroiled in conflict against illegal armed groups encompassing far-left guerilla factions, right-wing paramilitary organizations, and organized crime syndicates. Often...
Opinion – Britain’s telling of the ‘Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi story’ was deplorable
The British government has maintained silence over Israel’s recent arrest of Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi. But why? If you’re wondering who she is, she’s the woman who was brave enough to leak a video which showed Israeli reservist soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee. But, she isn’t the story. According to Al Jazeera,...
Esther Akpovi is leading Nigeria’s youth to governance
For a long period, hierarchy and tradition has been foundational to politics. Now, a new generation has come to change the rules about what it means to be a leader; they're younger, connected and, pressing the boundaries of the norm. Esther Akpovi, newly inducted as Deputy Speaker of the FCT-Abuja...
Half of sexually active young people engage in ‘choking’
More than two-in-five sexually active under-18s in the UK have either strangled someone or been strangled during sex, a study shows. ‘Choking’ has become a troublingly routine part of the sexual experience for young people in the UK. A study conducted by the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) suggests...
The stories of US citizens detained by ICE
US Immigration Officials are unlawfully arresting and detaining US citizens. Is ICE abusing its power? Since Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, has taken extreme measures to attain their goal of mass deportation: this includes wrongfully arresting and detaining US citizens. ICE...
Nord Stream allegations aren’t likely to falter Europe’s support for Ukraine
Despite German suspicions of Ukrainian involvement in the pipeline blasts, Europe’s fear of a potential security breach by Russia keeps its support for Ukraine intact. Three years ago, in September 2022, powerful explosions in the Baltic Sea shocked Europe. Seismological data indicated that the blasts were consistent with a large underwater bomb, later confirmed when shrapnel was discovered at the epicenter. The attacks targeted the Nord Stream pipelines, a vital...
Why is Foster’s Lager lowering its alcohol content even further?
Heineken UK, the company responsible for brewing of the iconic British beer Foster’s Lager, has announced it will be lowering the beverage’s alcohol content once again. Surprisingly, the decision isn’t entirely rooted in cost cutting. If you’re looking for a cheap pint in a UK pub, a glass of Foster’s Lager will usually fit the bill. That said, this choice might mean it takes a little longer to get your...
Dozens of protesters storm COP30 conference in Brazil
The 30th iteration of the global climate summit has to prioritise the beliefs of indigenous communities, said UN chief António Guterres last week. On day two, dozens of protesters stormed the venue in Belém, Brazil. November serves up two things each year: a frantic race to be Christmas ready, and annual disappointment at how trivial the latest COP conference proved to be. This year isn’t being hosted by an authoritarian nation...
Study says seasonal fatigue for Gen Z kicks in now
Research commissioned by OnePlus says that the end of year rush creates a lull in Gen Z relationships. Ten percent admitted to falling asleep on dates, and eight percent claims to have nodded off during sex. Tis the season to feel burnout, fa-la-la-la-la. A new Gen Z analysis, conducted by tech company OnePlus ahead of its smartphone rollout, supports claims that the beginning of the festive period marks the commencement...
