9 million Ethiopian children have been forced out of school: what the government must do: More than nine million Ethiopian children are currently out of school. They are caught in the crossfire of armed conflicts, natural disasters, tribal tensions and economic hardships. In 2023, Ethiopia had a total school-aged population of 35,444,482 children, about 52% …
Tanzania’s Maasai are being forced off their ancestral land – the tactics the government uses: Tanzania has a long and troubling history of evicting communities from their lands. This has happened under the guise of expanding protected conservation areas, which make up over 40% of its territory. In recent years, the Maasai of the Ngorongoro …
How our female athletes feel forced to choose between a ‘strong’ or ‘feminine’ look: Master1305/Shutterstock As I watched the Fifa Women’s World Cup, I was probably one of many who couldn’t help but feel inspired by the women on the pitch, showing their elite fitness and ability. However, many female athletes have spoken out about …
Boris Johnson’s claims about being ‘forced out’ of parliament are simply false – here’s why: In characteristically dramatic fashion, Boris Johnson let the world know he would be standing down as an MP by publishing a letter claiming he was the victim of a witch hunt and establishment stitch up. Ahead of the publication of …
How the legal tools to prevent forced marriage can lead to further abuse: KieferPix/Shutterstock Forced marriage – marriage that lacks the consent of one or both parties – is a serious issue which affects 22 million people around the world – predominantly women and girls. In England and Wales, it is a crime that is …
Some refugee girls are forced into early marriage for safety – here’s why: Rates of child marriage increase in communities displaced by conflict as well as communities affected by natural and environmental disasters. The current crisis in Sudan is just one place where this could be an issue. The recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria …
African migration to Europe: forced returns run into resistance: Forced return of irregular African migrants from Europe is affecting political relationships in the two regions. GettyImages The forced return of migrants from the European Union (EU) to their countries of origin continues to be a source of major tension in African countries as well as …
Forced mass abortions are a new and disturbing phenomenon in Nigeria: Induced abortion is illegal in Nigeria. Getty Images Nigeria classifies abortion as illegal except under certain medical circumstances. A recent investigation by Reuters news agency has alleged that, since 2013, the Nigerian military has run a secret mass abortion programme in the north-east of …
Ukraine recap: occupied regions forced to join Russia while thousands of Russians choose to leave: Turning their backs on home: thousands of Russian men, fearing conscription, have opted to flee to Georgia. EPA-EFE/Zurab Kurtsikidze Four parts of Ukraine that are occupied by Vladimir Putin’s war machine are to be formally annexed by Russia. Or, as …
Ukraine war: mobilisation and forced conscription shows the failure of Russia’s inflexible ‘continental’ mindset: Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a partial mobilisation follows Russia’s strategic and operational failures in Ukraine. It also confirms the Kremlin’s inability to think outside the box of its old doctrine. Moscow’s response remains the same as before – to overwhelm the …
South African floods wreaked havoc because people are forced to live in disaster prone areas: A structure damaged after a mudslide in Clermont, near Durban, South Africa. Photo by Phill Magakoe/Contributor Getty Images Rapid urbanisation and government failure to deliver adequate housing are among the driving forces behind the proliferation of informal settlements across South …
Ukraine: aid workers were forced out of Syria – the same thing could happen in this war: In the midst of brutal war, healthcare and humanitarian aid workers represent hope. They travel to areas riven by conflict and ease the suffering of the most vulnerable through moving displays of humanity. Coming from a range of …
South Africa in the news: Stoinis forced to control his ‘Greek emotions’ for the sake of team: Australian cricketer Marcus Stoinis has said that he had to “control” his Greek emotions while leading his side to victory in a nerve-jangling ‘Super 12’ game against South Africa in the ICC T20 World …: “South Africa” – …
South Africa in the news: Stoinis forced to control his ‘Greek emotions’ for the sake of team: Australian cricketer Marcus Stoinis has said that he had to “control” his Greek emotions while leading his side to victory in a nerve-jangling ‘Super 12’ …: “South Africa” – BingNews Ethiopia tops 362,000 COVID-19 cases: Ethiopia registered 441 …
UK offshore asylum plan is just another way of imposing forced movement on vulnerable people: Incarceration of asylum seekers in offshore camps would be in breach of UK's responsibilities under international human rights conventions. Andrew Chisholm via Shutterstock Asylum seekers who enter the UK “irregularly” – that is, without the required legal documents for entry …
South Africa in the news: South Africa squad forced into isolation ahead of British and Irish Lions matches as Sale Sharks’ Lood de Jager tests positive for COVID-19: The South African rugby squad has again been forced into isolation after receiving a positive coronavirus test in their camp. Last month, three players returned positive tests …
South Africa in the news: South Africa squad forced into isolation ahead of British and Irish Lions matches as Sale Sharks’ Lood de Jager tests positive for COVID-19: The South African rugby squad has again been forced into isolation after receiving a positive coronavirus test in their camp. Last month, three players returned positive tests …
South Africa in the news: South Africa squad forced into isolation ahead of British and Irish Lions matches as Sale Sharks’ Lood de Jager tests positive for COVID-19: The South African rugby squad has again been forced into isolation after receiving a positive coronavirus test in their camp. Last month, three players returned positive tests …