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Democracy

The sudden fall of Bangladesh’s autocratic prime minister

Why Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s longest serving leader, had to resign on 5 August.

Political engagement

Young people yearning for a peaceful Africa

In the conflict-ridden Great Lakes Region of East Africa, youngsters are involved in a project for peace. Many of them dream of a continent that thrives in unity.

Public affairs

Development is thwarted where corruption corrodes the common good

Officials strain the social fabric when they take private money to deliver public services – and even more when they sell illegitimate personal favours.

Islamism

Preventing Boko Haram from recruiting young people

Uneducated youngsters who lack prospects fall victim to terror group’s propaganda easily.

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Teenagers

Don’t leave sex education to internet pornography

That masses of young people around the world only get information about sexuality online is dangerous.

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Youth movements

“I am angry because Kenya is not working for many of its citizens”

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.

Protests

Why Kenya is on fire

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.

Constitutional law

Imagine top judges in Africa or Asia ruling like the US Supreme Court

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

Sri Lanka

Rebounding tourism set to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

More tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka after multi-pronged crisis

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Elections

Mexico’s first female president

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

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Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.