Category: Politics
Uganda’s opposition leader arrested during protests
Uganda seems on edge after Bobi Wine was again arrested and intimidated along with his party partners. After losing his election for Presidency against the current incumbent President Yoweri Museneni, Bobi Wine has faced particular challenges including house arrest, harassment, and persecution from the established regime. Find out more on our Checks & Balances site.
Read MoreCultural Genocide on Uighurs in China
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” – Marcus Garvey Garvey’s quote illustrates the importance of culture preservation of
Read MoreWinter is Coming – The Refugee Crisis in Europe
Although the start of spring is still a little over a month away, the first warm days have just reached Groningen. It is a stark contrast with the icy weather
Read MoreNord Stream 2: Controversy, Bluff and Serious Considerations
A vision, a major construction work, and sanctions – Nord Stream 2 in three words. Estimated to be operational by early 2020, the pipeline remains incomplete due to increasing tensions
Read MoreSmartmatic Versus Fox News – The Battle against Misinformation
You have a right to lie, but not a right to tell lies that cause harm or damage to people, which is why electronic voting system company Smartmatic recently filed
Read MoreA New Political Stage – Big Tech and social media moderation
Although the invasion of the U.S. Capitol and a historical inauguration to follow it became immediate world news, less attention has been given to other results of this violent act
Read MoreThe European Way of Life – Only for Europeans?
On the morning of the 9th of September 2020 many newspapers, news portals and accounts on social media showed similar images: a burning refugee camp. The refugee camp was located
Read MoreFinally, a vaccine! – And now?
After a year of terrible losses, great abandonment, loneliness, and overall hardship for many people around the world, there finally seemed to be a glimmer of hope on the 8th
Read MoreSuspected Cyberattacks by Russia put US Government Departs on Edge
Every now and then and just recently again, the US has been plagued by one of its worst ever experienced cyberattacks. Ever since the internet has been running and the
Read MoreWe Need to Talk About Climate Migrants and We Need to Talk About Them Now.
As Climate Change intensifies, Climate Migrants become more of a terrifying reality. Already crippled by the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus, Guatemala and other Central American countries are facing
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