Day: December 30, 2022

Food Shortage: The Halo Effect of War

High food prices have triggered a global crisis that is driving millions more into extreme poverty, amplifying hunger and malnutrition. Millions of people have been forced to evacuate their homes because of Russia’s unjustifiable war against Ukraine (Europe’s breadbasket), which has resulted in massive human fatalities. The world food market

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Twitter’s Former C.E.O. Elon Musk And The Rise In Hate Speech

As Elon Musk finalised the purchase of Twitter on April 25th, the news met with excitement and concern, as Musk is known for his outspoken and somewhat controversial personality. After a tumultuous first few months as C.E.O., Musk decided to poll the public on December 19th to reveal what they

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D.R.C. And East African Community Work To End Conflict With M23

On December 22nd, the March 23 (M23) rebel group announced it would withdraw from Kibumba, a town in the North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.). The group is named after an agreement signed by the D.R.C. government on March 23th, 2009, which was supposed to

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Israel’s Incoming Disruptive Regime

In December 2022, Benjamin Netanyahu’s strict incoming Israeli government announced that West Bank settlement expansion would be a top priority for future endeavors. Netanyahu, who served 12 years as prime minister, is returning to power after he was removed from office in 2021. This announcement marks what is expected to

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The Censorship Dilemma: A Necessary Evil?

On December 16, the ex-Soviet state Republic of Moldova, led by the first female president Maia Sandu, decided to temporarily ban 6 television channels for airing “incorrect information” about Moldova and the Russian war against Ukraine. The ban took effect on December 19th and is to last for the duration

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