global issues

The event served as a platform for young advocates to demand a transition from symbolic representation to co-designed policy, emphasizing their role as essential stakeholders in addressing climate change, disability …

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint for global energy, faces renewed instability as recent attacks on commercial vessels have led to a sharp decline in daily transits and …

The humanitarian response to the Rohingya refugee crisis in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, faces significant scrutiny following reports of inefficient resource allocation and infrastructure failures. While monsoon-related landslides continue to cause …

A Biological Invasion Threatens Laikipia’s Pastoralists In Laikipia County, Kenya, a silent invasion is choking the landscape. The prickly pear cactus (Opuntia stricta) now covers around 70% of Maasai grazing …

Cameroon has failed to meet its 2026 target to halve gender-based violence, as systemic legal barriers and weak enforcement continue to leave women at risk. Despite government pledges, discriminatory laws …

Ukraine Reconstruction Risks Excluding Roma Communities Amid Documentation Barriers Reconstruction efforts in Ukraine risk reinforcing systemic inequalities if Roma communities are not intentionally included in recovery plans, according to Neda …

The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has intensified following two major earthquakes on June 24, 2026, which resulted in over 3,000 deaths and 16,740 injuries. According to the United Nations, the …

Organized crime networks contribute to a global death toll comparable to that of armed conflicts, with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) linking these groups to approximately …

Geopolitical instability has officially replaced trade policy uncertainty as the primary threat to the global economy, according to the latest UNCTAD Trade and Development Report. Escalating regional tensions are driving …

Ugandan Innovator Shifra Ainomugisha Wins 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year Award Shifra Ainomugisha, a Ugandan farmer and entrepreneur, was named the 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year …