Governance

In recent weeks, massive protests have erupted in Kenya. The people on the streets are almost exclusively young people, forming a kind of political movement the country has never seen before.

Kenya’s youth have been taking to the streets against the government for weeks. Sports student Shakira Wafula almost involuntarily became a face of the movement. In this interview, she talks about what is driving young Kenyans.

Kenya has been experiencing a wave of protests led by young people. No one can really say they didn’t see this coming. What is unfolding in Kenya is a lesson in what happens when the debt crisis escalates not just metaphorically, but literally.

Buddhism is Sri Lanka’s main religion, but others also have a large following. The country has experienced several conflicts over the last five decades, influenced not least by religious tensions.

Populist forces in rich countries are calling ODA into question and drastic cuts are looming in many places. Efforts are needed to improve communication and restore trust.

In the face of multiple global crises, power shifts and anti-democratic tendencies, policymakers are facing unprecedented challenges. Solutions require smart prioritisation, new trust and transparency.

In the USA, the judicial branch of government has done a disservice to democracy.

A political scientist provides insights into the impacts of sanctions as a primary tool for leverage in international politics.

More tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka after multi-pronged crisis

The result of Mexico’s recent election was historical for several reasons