Climate Change in Africa: Turning a Crisis into an Opportunity for Green Growth
Climate change in Africa is reshaping economies, ecosystems, and everyday life. But amid the devastation lies an often-overlooked truth: the crisis is also unlocking pathways for green growth, innovation, and a reimagined future. The continent is home to some of the world’s richest renewable energy resources. With over 60% of the globe’s best solar potential, […]
Sudan: UN Should Act to Protect Starving Civilians
Security Council Should Intervene to Halt Attacks on Civilians, Allow Aid to Enter United Nations Security Council members should urgently act to protect civilians in western parts of Sudan from unlawful attacks and starvation, Human Rights Watch said today. The Security Council should pressure the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to end their unlawful attacks against […]
Kenya: Police Harass Human Rights Watch Staff Member
Surveillance of Otsieno Namwaya Amid Ongoing Civil Society Attacks The Kenyan police should end its apparent harassment of Otsieno Namwaya, associate Africa director at Human Rights Watch, over his work documenting serious rights abuses in Kenya, Human Rights Watch said today. Between August 23 and 25, 2025, security officials conducted surveillance at Namwaya’s house. The incidents followed […]
Chagos Archipelago Residents Deserve Reparations, Not Regrets
The agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago, has been described by its prime minister as a “victory for international law, for postcolonial justice and above all, for the Chagossian people.” But is it? Implementing international law in situations of colonial atrocities means more than resolution of territorial disputes; it means […]
Malawi Must Uphold Integrity of September Election or Risk Spiraling into Democratic Decay
Malawians will go to the polls on September 16 to vote for the president and Members of Parliament. At this juncture, Malawi finds itself in an unenviable environment with questions about the impartiality of its electoral commission, and the protection of rights critical for a credible, free and fair election, including freedom of expression, association […]
Climate Change in Africa: Communities on the Frontline of Adaptation
Across Africa, climate change is not a distant threat—it is a daily reality. From the Sahel’s creeping desertification to the rising seas along West Africa’s coastlines, communities are confronting challenges that test both resilience and ingenuity. But rather than being passive victims, Africans are leading the way in creating solutions that blend tradition with innovation. […]
Too Many Children Still Face Preventable Health Challenges – Early Interventions Can Change This
While there has been progress in improving child survival rates globally, thousands of children still face health challenges that are preventable. From malnutrition and infectious diseases to limited access to basic healthcare services, underprivileged areas are mostly hit hardest. Prioritising early childhood healthcare is one of the most effective ways to drive change. Equally important […]
Thinking of Studying Medicine Abroad? 7 Steps to Get Started
Studying medicine abroad is an exciting and life-changing opportunity – one that opens the door to global education, diverse clinical experiences, and an international medical career. But it also means making big choices and being prepared. To help aspiring doctors make the right choices, St. George’s University, School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has […]
Burkina Faso Expels Senior UN Official Following Critical Report
Secretary-General’s Report Documents Increasing Abuses Against Children Earlier this week, Burkina Faso’s junta expelled the top United Nations representative in the country, Carol Flore-Smereczniak, declaring her “persona non grata” following a new UN report on violations against children in the country. Flore-Smereczniak is the second senior UN official to be expelled by the junta, after Barbara […]
DR Congo: M23 Mass Killings Near Virunga National Park
Rwanda-Backed Armed Group Executes Over 140 Civilians in 14 Villages, Farming Areas The Rwandan-controlled M23 armed group summarily executed over 140 civilians in July 2025, largely ethnic Hutu, in at least 14 villages and small farming communities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The mass killings appear to be part of a military campaign against […]
