How the Gulf States Are Exerting Their Influence in Africa
Competition in the Middle East is entering a new phase, shaped by the increasingly powerful Gulf states and their political and economic interests. No longer confined by traditional ideological and geographical fault lines, conflict is spilling into new theaters, and above all the Horn of Africa, with foreseeable results.
Retracing a Childhood in Jerusalem
In the years since I left Jerusalem, I have been deprogramming from the city. I stopped speaking to people I knew from school there and told myself many times that I would not return. But I ended up flying into the country in January, three months after the October attack.
India’s Abortion Laws Offer Pregnant Women an Illusion of Choice
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, India’s top court moved to further protect access to safe and legal abortion. But recent court cases have revealed the legal and bureaucratic hurdles that limit the right to choose.
Algerians Are Ho-Hum About Upcoming Election
But now, as Algeria approaches its Sept. 7 presidential election, a widespread indifference permeates the nation’s politics. The outcome seems predetermined, with incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune heavily favored to win. This widespread apathy contrasts sharply with the turbulence surrounding the 2019 presidential election.
How Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti Championed Women’s Rights
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’s legacy extends beyond being the mother of the legendary Nigerian musician and political activist Fela Kuti or the first Nigerian woman to drive. Bolanle Austen-Peters’ biopic reveals her role in Nigeria’s independence and women's liberation movements.