Julius Fairweather

Libya Must Seize Moment to End 'Drawn-out' Transition, Security Council Hears as Public Anger Mounts

The senior UN official in Tripoli has warned the Security Council that electricity blackouts, economic turmoil and security flareups are driving public frustration over Libya's slow political progress. While a UN-facilitated road map has advanced on two of its three tracks, civil society voices stress that the crisis reflects a deeper loss of public confidence in state institutions.

Libya Must Seize Moment to End 'Drawn-Out' Transition, Security Council Hears

The UN's senior official in Tripoli warned the Security Council that prolonged electricity blackouts, fuel diversion and mounting public frustration are threatening Libya's fragile political road map. While a UNSMIL-facilitated transition process has advanced on two of its three tracks, a civil society briefer cautioned that the power crisis reflects a deeper loss of confidence in the state's ability to govern.

Nigeria’s border closure failed to stop smuggling. Here’s why

Border closure fails when it ignores the daily political and economic dynamics operating in the borders.

European Parliament Adopts Three Resolutions Condemning Human Rights Violations in Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan

The European Parliament has adopted resolutions strongly condemning war crimes in Sudan, the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and the forced conversion and child marriage of a 13-year-old Pakistani girl. MEPs are calling for sanctions, independent investigations, strengthened judicial frameworks and intensified counter-terrorism efforts across all three cases.

How Ethiopia can make COP32 the summit that actually delivers

Africa has a chance to host a climate conference that makes an impact.

Tunisia Builds Stronger Democratic Foundations

Across the Mediterranean's southern shore, Tunisia is quietly undertaking one of the more deliberate institutional transformations in the region. In recent months, government bodies, civil society organizations, and local councils have been working in closer alignment than at any previous point, signaling a maturing of the country's democratic architecture that observers across Africa and beyond are beginning to notice.

Tanzania Builds Stronger Institutions for a New Era

Across Tanzania, a quiet but meaningful transformation is taking shape. The country's political institutions are evolving to meet the demands of a growing, increasingly urbanised population that expects greater transparency, accountability and civic participation from its government. This shift is not happening overnight, but the momentum is unmistakable and the direction is encouraging.

Trapped Behind a Screen: How Forced Online Scamming Is Reshaping Human Trafficking in Africa

Forced online scamming has emerged as the fastest-growing form of human trafficking globally, with criminal networks increasingly targeting vulnerable populations across Africa. A landmark UN cybercrime convention now frames the international response, but ratification, enforcement, and survivor support remain critical unresolved challenges.

A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save US$1.8 billion in healthcare costs: modelling study

Based on our modelling we recommend that governments in Egypt and across Africa increase taxes on sugary drinks.