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Youth-led protests in Madagascar, initially sparked by chronic water and electricity shortages, culminated in a military seizure of power and President Rajoelina’s fleeing the country. The ensuing political crisis highlights deep structural and systematic challenges, including high poverty rates and inequality. A resolution to the crisis is dependent on whether the military leadership can successfully manage the transition timeline.

According to the latest UK Home Office crime statistics, data for the year ending March 2024 demonstrates a 25% increase in the number of religious hate crimes compared to the previous year. Spikes in hate crime can be partially attributed to the Israel-Hamas conflict, which began in October 2023. National Hate Crime Awareness week will take place from 11 to 18 October 2025. The UK government has implemented the Hate Crime Strategy 2025-2028 to reduce the impact of h

Kabila's sentencing might worsen ongoing crisis in Congo, possibly causing more violence as various groups/movements react to the ruling. The trial raises concerns about how the country’s justice system is being used for political gains, suggesting that the Tshisekedi administration may be targeting major opposition. The court’s ruling poses a threat to the already fragile peace agreements between DRC and Rwanda/M23, complicating efforts to bring stability to the Great

The recent string of youth-led protests across Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines highlights a shared sense of frustration at corruption and inequality. The pivotal role played by social media platforms, from offering an outlet for the generation of collective grievances to exposing the brutality of law enforcement’s response, was a notable catalyst.