Wako-Ojiwa and Knudsen on violence against women in Kenyan politics ahead of 2027.
The distribution of counterfeit medicines is a major problem for South Africa, but the country’s leadership seems to lack awareness of the issue.
In just a few months, on Friday morning, January 1, 2027, the new leader of the United Nations will take the express elevator to the 38th floor of the UN building in Turtle Bay to start their first day on the job. The race to determine who that person will be has generated months of debate…
In July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion affirming that states have a legal obligation under international law to combat climate change. This opinion has been framed as a step forward for global climate action. Yet its interpretation also raises deeper…
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