Ethiopia’s election is about affirming national commitment to democracy
A national vote alone can’t address all challenges in the country, but it can be a step toward democratic consolidation.
Israel airstrike kills at least two Palestinians at Gaza port
Israel airstrike kills at least two Palestinians at Gaza port At least two Palestinians were killed and around a dozen wounded when an Israeli air strike hit a crowded cafe at Gaza’s seaport.
As Ethiopia votes, its deepening human rights crisis must be addressed
Continuing internal conflicts and deepening repression are casting a long shadow over the general election.
The Bazaar of Return in Aida Refugee Camp
THE BAZAAR OF RETURN IN AIDA REFUGEE CAMP Aida refugee camp is surrounded by Israel’s separation wall, military watchtowers, and remote-controlled guns. This Eid, for the first time in two years, residents set up stalls, cooked food, made art, and let their kids play.
The strait may reopen, but global confidence may not return
The next phase of the Strait of Hormuz crisis may be defined less by its closure than by conditional access.