In Julius Maada Bio’s favor is the pragmatism that he has thus far demonstrated, though there should still be no doubt about the magnitude of the challenges ahead.
The winner of the presidential election’s second round on March 27 will have much to do to move the country ahead.
UN Special Rapporteur Fionnuala Ní Aoláin discusses the challenges that emerge as states increasingly frame conflict and violence through a terrorism lens, rather than a peace lens, and the repercussions for local mediation and human rights endeavors.
Far more ambitious action is required to keep the Paris Agreement alive and minimize the chances of triggering climate tipping points.
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