Femicide in Mexico is on the Rise | Red Flags or Resistance?
Unique among countries in the world, Mexico considers Femicide as a crime distinct from homicide. Sometimes known as "Feminicide," this is the crime of murdering a woman or girl on account of her gend...
22 Juli 202129min
Crisis in South Africa
Protest, looting, and riots have plunged South Africa into a deep crisis. Scores of people have been killed in this unrest which was sparked by the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma on July 7th. ...
19 Juli 202124min
A Crisis Mounts in Africa's Only Absolute Monarchy, Eswatini (Formerly Known As Swaziland)
Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) is a small country in Southern Africa nestled on the border between South Africa and Mozambique. It is notably Africa's only absolute monarchy -- the king rules...
15 Juli 202125min
Colombia is Rocked By The Biggest Protests In Recent Memory
Colombia has been rocked by the most significant protests in recent memory. In late April and May Colombians took to the streets across the country initially to protest a proposed new tax law. But wha...
11 Juli 202129min
The Assassination of The President of Haiti Jovenal Moise
In the early morning hours of July 7th, unknown assailants assassinated the President of Haiti Jovenal Moise. Haiti was already facing an uncertain political future. And now, the line of succession i...
7 Juli 202126min
Introducing: "Guardians of the River"
The Okavango River is a major river system in Southwest Africa. It begins in Angola, passes through Namibia and ends in a vast delta in Botswana. This river system, its ecological and social impact is...
5 Juli 202148min
The Crisis in Syria is at a Major Turning Point
The crisis in Syria is at a crossroads. Millions of displaced people trapped in northern Syria may soon face a near complete cutoff of the humanitarian aid upon which they rely. This is because Securi...
30 Juni 202132min
What Will Antonio Guterres Do In His Second Term As United Nations Secretary General?
On June 18th, Antonio Guterres was re-appointed United Nations Secretary General for a second and final five year term. Richard Gowan, the UN Director of the International Crisis Group, looks back at...
28 Juni 202127min
