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 →
By Sam Dantzler Japan is on the verge of a political milestone with the election of Sanae Takaichi as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), setting her up to become the country’s first female prime minister. At 64, the veteran lawmaker and follower of the late Shinzo Abe has long been one of the most... Continue Reading →
By Abby Burczyk Since September 27 ongoing protests in Morocco have overtaken several cities throughout the country. The protests are led by a group called Gen Z 212 which has unified youth using social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Discord. The outcry comes after preparations have begun for the 2030 World Cup which is... Continue Reading →
By Abby Burczyk A recently filed dispute between Mali and Algeria has been put on hold by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) this week. The tension between Mali and Algeria goes back to April 1 of this year when Algeria reported a downed drone close to the Mali border. Algeria reported that the drone was... Continue Reading →
By Madelyn Williams There is a surprise candidate on Cote d’Ivoire’s ballot next month, Former First Lady Simone Gbagbo has announced that she will run for president in the upcoming elections. Simone has been dubbed the “Iron Lady” due to her fearsome reputation during her now ex-husbands presidency. Laurent and Simone Gbagbo were activists for... Continue Reading →
By Jacob Kehoe Over the weekend, Central London hosted an enormous anti-immigration protest. The “Unite the Kingdom” protest was one of the largest right-wing protests in modern British history. Estimates suggest that 110,000 to 150,000people attended the rally in order to express their frustrations with the current immigration laws under the relatively new Labour government. The... Continue Reading →
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