By Abby Burczyk Since the end of October, Mali has been suffering from a widespread fuel blockade caused by a jihadist group. The fuel blockade has impacted nearly every aspect of life for Malians by forcing schools to close, impacting power supply to critical industries like healthcare, and resulting in food prices to dramatically surge.... Continue Reading →
By Jack Kolesar In an October 19 runoff election across Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz Pereira was declared the next president of the South American nation. Paz, from the Christian Democratic Party, secured 54.6% of the vote over his opponent Jorge Quiroga.This victory signals a significant shift in the politics of Bolivia. Paz, a right-leaning centrist, will end... Continue Reading →
By Jack Kolesar On November 16, Chileans will head to the polls to vote for their next president, the successor to Gabriel Boric. With Boric, head of state since his 2021 election, barred from seeking another term due to term limits, voters must choose between a continued leftist government or a shift to a right-wing... Continue Reading →
By Sam Dantzler North Korea has reengaged in nuclear saber rattling over the last few weeks with missile launches into its eastern waters, artillery flashes near disputed zones, and South Korean intelligence warning of North Korean nuclear sites being reactivated on short notice. None of this is happening in a vacuum. The global conversation around nuclear... Continue Reading →
By Madelyn Williams Due to the increased unrest in Nigeria, Christian groups have labeled attacks as religious persecution to the point of genocide. US politicians have condemned Nigeria for allowing the murder of Christians to continue. This has culminated to Trump issuing a fresh round of threats against Nigeria, calling upon the Department of War... Continue Reading →
By Abby Burczyk On October 31, the United Nations Security Council backed a resolution for Western Sahara to maintain autonomy under Moroccan rule. Though Morocco has presented similar resolutions to develop governmental systems for Western Sahara since 2007, the most recent resolution was written by the United States. The Trump administration has been very supportive of... Continue Reading →
By Sam Dantzler Last week’s Trump-Xi meeting in South Koreas was one of those diplomatic moments where the vibes and the substance didn’t totally match, but both administrations pretended they did. Both sides seemed to have a positive response and agreed that relations were headed in a more “stable” direction. Compared to the icy standoff... Continue Reading →
By Abby Burczyk On Sunday October 26, members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declared that they have captured the city of El Fasher, Sudan. Since 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in civil war which has concerned the international community of ethnic cleansing and genocide. The RSF emerged in the early 2000s from the Janjaweed militia.... Continue Reading →
By Madelyn Williams Tanzania has elected its first female president. President Samia has taken office following an election that many describe as less of a contest and more of a coronation. She previously served as vice president under the former president until his death in office. Her predecessor was admired for his determination to stamp... Continue Reading →
Madelyn Williams Malagasy protests in September led to a new government in October. The protests began as peaceful demonstrations over persistent power and water shortages. On September 19, 2025, two government officials were arrested for planning a peaceful rally in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo. This sparked outrage, particularly among Gen Z, who saw the arrests as an... Continue Reading →
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