Uneducated youngsters who lack prospects fall victim to terror group’s propaganda easily.

The future belongs to young people. They must be empowered to assume responsibility. Far too often, however, they lack prospects. It is encouraging that, all over the world, many want to take their fate into their own hands.

In recent weeks, massive protests have erupted in Kenya. The people on the streets are almost exclusively young people, forming a kind of political movement the country has never seen before.

Kenya’s youth have been taking to the streets against the government for weeks. Sports student Shakira Wafula almost involuntarily became a face of the movement. In this interview, she talks about what is driving young Kenyans.

Today, the dowry provides an opportunity to celebrate together and strengthens the cultural identity, customs and traditions that are passed on from one generation to the next.

Kenya has been experiencing a wave of protests led by young people. No one can really say they didn’t see this coming. What is unfolding in Kenya is a lesson in what happens when the debt crisis escalates not just metaphorically, but literally.

Buddhism is Sri Lanka’s main religion, but others also have a large following. The country has experienced several conflicts over the last five decades, influenced not least by religious tensions.

In the face of multiple global crises, power shifts and anti-democratic tendencies, policymakers are facing unprecedented challenges. Solutions require smart prioritisation, new trust and transparency.

In the USA, the judicial branch of government has done a disservice to democracy.

A political scientist provides insights into the impacts of sanctions as a primary tool for leverage in international politics.