June 20 is World Refugee Day, dedicated to honouring refugees worldwide and recognising their resilience. Syrians make up a huge number of those who’ve sought shelter abroad. But with the fall of the Assad regime, many...
Africa Matters: South Africa losing fight against crime
Official data shows 58 murders are committed in South Africa each day, and gang violence persists despite the government deploying 2,200 soldiers to help police. Community leaders in Cape Town are now urging security...
Taliban invited to Brussels: Migration deals at the cost of human rights? | DW News
The EU is set to host Taliban officials for the first time next week — to discuss deporting Afghan migrants back to the country. But rights groups warn the talks risk normalizing a regime that is violating human rights...
Why does the Serbian community in the north of Kosovo leave?
A series of snap elections that failed to produce a political agreement between rival parties has left Kosovo facing prolonged political uncertainty. For the Serbian community in Kosovo, the choice is limited to just...
Africa Matters: Constitutional Change Controversy
Zimbabwe, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have introduced constitutional changes that critics say threaten democracy. But supporters argue they need experienced leaders in times of crisis. Meanwhile...
Israel cuts ties with EU’s Kaja Kallas over alleged apartheid comparison | DW News
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says he is severing all contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas after reports that she compared Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa...
Keir Starmer’s days may be numbered after rival wins election | DW News
Andy Burnham, a popular contender tipped as Starmer’s successor, has returned to parliament, fuelling speculation that he could challenge the British prime minister for the Labour leadership. Starmer says he will...