by Katerina Panagi The turn of the new year marked a historic milestone for the Republic of Cyprus as it assumed the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second time since its accession (Cyprus in the EU). Under the evocative motto, “An Autonomous Union, Open to the World,” Cyprus is …

Small Island, Big Vision: Cyprus Takes the Helm of the EU Read More »

Makaila Duncan If you have never heard about ‘Mickey Mouse’ degrees, these are apparently programmes of study that are not marketable. I was warned early on to avoid these like a plague because they are a waste of money. I believe it is safe to say that a law degree would never fall under this …

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by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa The Nigerian educational sector is faced with numerous challenges that permeate across various levels, with pupils at  primary schools struggling with overcrowded classrooms, inadequate furniture, and insufficient learning materials, hindering their ability to learn effectively. Similarly, students at  secondary level are faced with inadequate funding and poor infrastructure which continue to affect …

Strikes, Broken Promises, and a Fading Future for Nigerian Students Read More »

by Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) represents a glaring gap in global governance. Africa’s population is estimated to be around 1.5 billion, which is nearly one-fifth of the global population. Africa’s demographic weight makes the continent a key player in shaping global priorities. These priorities …

Moving Africa to the Centre of the UN Security Council Table is imperative Read More »

by Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu Corruption scandals in Kenya have become an all-too-familiar spectacle, where outrage flares and officials are swiftly removed, yet justice rarely follows through. Names flood headlines, suspensions are announced, and the public waits, often in vain, for true accountability. Earlier this year, the conviction of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu offered a …

The Illusion of Accountability: Why Sacking Corrupt Officials is Not Enough Read More »

by Jasmine Koria On the 27th of May 2025, the government of the Independent State of Samoa announced to a stunned public that it had, for the first time in at least four decades, failed to pass a national budget for the new financial year. This comes after months of tense exchanges on the floor …

Snap! It’s Election Time in Samoa  Read More »