Feb 3, 2024 | Featured, International, News
By Aya Khalaf | Staff Writer On December 29th, 2023, South Africa accused Israel of genocidal acts and war crimes committed against Palestinians in Gaza. In an unprecedented move, South Africa has brought Israel to the ICJ accusing it of “genocidal acts” in its...
Feb 3, 2024 | Featured, International, News
By Joseph Nzeh | Staff Writer Ghana, a country in the western part of Africa, has enjoyed political stability since embracing constitutional democracy in 1992. Subsequently, the country ranks high in most global democratic metrics and is one of the most sought-after...
Feb 3, 2024 | Featured, International, News
By Karam Makkaoui | Staff Writer The Houthi rebels in Yemen, officially known as Ansar Allah, first appeared in the 1990s championing the Zaidis, a Shai Muslim minority in Yemen. Affiliated with the Iranian-led “axis of resistance,” the group, also called the Houthis,...
Feb 3, 2024 | Featured, International, News
By Karam Makkaoui | Staff Writer Established in 1945, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) stands as the primary judicial body within the United Nations. Its duties include settling legal disputes between states and providing advisory opinions on legal matters...
Feb 3, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Books & Literature, Featured
By Alissar Izrafeel | Staff Writer You ask how we are these days. What do you think is the condition of [a] small nation? What could be the seal set upon them in present circumstances, but humiliation and more humiliation? – May Ziadeh, “Beshara and Farah 220” ...
Feb 3, 2024 | Featured, Gender, Sexuality & Relationships
By Thalia Kattoura | Senior Editor With the rise of intersectional feminism, particularly in the MENA region, efforts to acknowledge the struggles of women from diverse backgrounds have begun to take shape. However, given the historical geopolitical intricacies in the...