Child marriage is still common in the DRC: what’s driving it and how to encourage change

The DRC must harmonise customary and statutory laws to close loopholes that allow child marriage to persist. Law enforcement ...

There’s a global boom in solar—except in the United States

Progress in energy and other areas has damped some of the pessimism around global warming. In 2015, the UN predicted ...

How Russia is trying to attract African students

As Russia deepens ties with African nations seeking to distance themselves from Western influence, academic diplomacy is emerging as a key tool in Moscow's foreign policy.