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With herders under threat from global heating in Somaliland, the government has hatched a plan to move millions to the coast. But can pastoralists adapt to fishing. Alice Rowsome and Yahye Xanas investigate.

Latest issue: July-August 2021

The world must do more

Putin piles on the political pressure in Russia.

Ethical and political dilemmas abound these days. Seems like we’re all in need of a New Internationalist perspective. Enter stage: Agony Uncle

Carole Concha Bell on Iván Duque’s ‘cosmetic’ police reform.

Richard Swift paints a mixed picture of Peru’s unlikely choice for president. 

Hazel Healy sketches out a world with nutritious diets for all people.

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