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Category Archives: Opinions
We need to free our schools of sexual violence
Millions of children are experiencing gender-based violence in their schools. It has to stop - now.
Israel President Herzog’s ‘honest’ speech to the US Congress
Here's what Herzog should admit at the Capitol on Wednesday: apartheid against Palestinians is also corroding Israel.
What future for journalism in the age of AI?
As journalists start being replaced with AI tools, the profession once again finds itself at a turning point.
To beat Trump in 2024, Biden needs to become Angry Joe fast
For far too long, Biden has tried - in public - to appear 'presidential'. That won't work in 2024.
Refugees need more than food and housing
Forcibly displaced people, like Myanmar's Rohingya, also have a need for truth, justice and memorialisation.
Remembering those who stood against the attempted coup in Türkiye
Seven years ago, Turkish people defied tanks, guns and bombs to protect their nation's democratic future.
How Israel weaponises museums to erase Palestinian existence
Physical violence isn't the only way Israel tries to deny Palestinian existence. Museums are tools of terror, too.
Does the West still want a democratic Kosovo?
If the West is still serious about Kosovo’s sovereignty and the security of the region, it ought to act like it.
Kenya’s Ruto is coming up against the limits of his power
The Kenyan president is facing the consequences of confusing a parliamentary majority for popular legitimacy.
Why is the International Criminal Court so silent on Sudan?
The ICC cannot continue to ignore the obvious international crimes being committed by the army and the RSF in Sudan.
Israel wants to turn Jenin into another Gaza, siege by siege
To Palestinians, Gaza is a symbol of resistance. To Israel, Gaza is a template to pummel and isolate that resistance.
Investments in private healthcare are not helping Africans
Development finance institutions should use their funds to help improve universal public services across the continent.
Let’s talk about Jenin
If we are to have sustainable peace in Palestine, we should set the record straight on what’s happening in Jenin.
Ghana’s $3bn IMF deal: Did the fund kill my uncle?
Research shows IMF involvement reduces public health budgets. That's deadly for families like mine.
Books are losing value in Afghanistan – this scares me
My country, where the pursuit of knowledge was always venerated, is descending into darkness.
There are no optimistic scenarios for the Kremlin
After the mutiny, Moscow is centralising control over all armed forces, but that won't save it from the looming crisis.
Casting menstruation as a taboo is dangerous
While India is making progress on period awareness, the US is sliding back, as states pass regressive legislation.
Israeli complicity in Sri Lanka war crimes must be investigated
During the civil war, Israel sold weapons and backed the Sri Lankan army while it was committing grave atrocities.
Prigozhin has let the genie out of the bottle
We have yet to see the full repercussions of the Wagner Group's march on Moscow.