The UN warns that women face rising online abuse
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, UN Women reveal a disturbing rise in violent abuse toward women in digital spaces – with little consequence for perpetrators. A few years ago, someone described the internet to me as ‘the world’s biggest public square,’ which sounded charming until...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Gen Z don’t know how to feel about perfume in public
Is spraying in shared spaces a cardinal sin? I love perfume. Personal fragrance, scent, whatever you want to call it; giving myself a spritz of luxurious notes is what keeps my heart beating. No more so than during winter when, let’s face it, there’s little else to brighten up a drab day. To be honest, I thought everyone was with me on this one. I know personal preference varies greatly when...
Reaction to Claudia Sheinbaum’s assault highlights normalisation of gender violence
If they can grope the president, what hope do the rest of us have? The groping of Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum by a drunken man has sparked outrage among women, many of whom saw their own fears and experiences reflected in her plight. But a tepid and partisan domestic reaction to the sexual assault reveals how normalised gender violence has become in the country and around the world. ‘If the president suffered...
