African countries say they support women’s rights. But where’s the money?
African countries are bound by continental law to put aside funds for the protection of women's rights, but very few have managed to put their gender-budgeting guidelines into practice
Shakespeare in South African schools: to die, to sleep – or perchance to dream?
Most other African countries have a less fractious or problematic relationship to Shakespeare than South Africa does.
Beauty and the Beast censorship attempt shows the good, the bad and the ugly of LGBT rights in Malaysia
Objections from certain sectors of Malaysian society to the film neatly illustrates both the fear and lack of understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the country.
Mobile phones are not always a cure for poverty in remote regions
Mobile phones are often touted as technology that can help bring economic benefits to the poor. But the benefits to those living in rural and remote areas without other infrastructure are limited.
Can the relationship between Europe and Africa stand the test of time?
Sixty years on, the European Union is facing unprecedented challenges among member states. Can its relationship with Africa survive the storm?
Brexit negotiations: what does Europe want?
There are 27 member states left in the European Union. Somehow, they all need to agree on what they want from Brexit.
To better fight terrorism, Europe needs more cooperation and money
Last week’s terrorist attack in London reveals the challenges facing European intelligence and security services in preventing people who use everyday things like cars to cause mayhem.
Banishing refugees to a flood-prone island will not solve Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee crisis
The idea of relocating thousands of Rohingya refugees to a remote flood-prone island would set a bad precedent for managing human rights crises.
Human costs of nuclear war are driving push towards a ban treaty – finally
The use of nuclear weapons – arguably the most devastating of all weapons of mass destruction – is currently not necessarily prohibited under international law.
How rupture with mainland Europe caused Britain to falter for hundreds of years
From the fall of the Romans to the Middle Ages, Britain was more prosperous when it fostered a relationship with Europe.
How to make an Internet of Intelligent Things work for Africa
The new Internet of Things has the potential to compensate for Africa's legacies of underdevelopment.
Russia and Iran’s growing cooperation hints at a new Middle East
The latest in a series of meetings will see the two countries sign a number of agreements on political and economic matters.