Africa

The fragile state of Guinea-Bissau’s democracy

Tranlation by Matilde São José The country has faced setbacks and adversities in maintaining the stability of the foundations built in favor of the Guinean rule of law, that questions the citizens’ security and the…


North Africa and Middle East 2022 Forecast

Translation – Milla São Thiago Strongly marked by conflicts and serious economic, political, and social problems, the North Africa and Middle East region, also known as MENA, proves to be a central part on the…


Sub-saharan Africa 2022 Forecast

Translation – Carla Ferreira Sub-Saharan Africa’s political and socio-economic stage is once again characterized by issues concerning the democratization process, or its attempt, in the face of attempts to stabilize domestic politics, for example, with…


The World in December 21 to 27

Brexit: Habemus Acordum! This Thursday the United Kingdom and the European Union reached a post-Brexit trade agreement, after months of negotiations. Prime Minister Boris Johnson considered it a “good deal” for the whole of Europe,…


The World from December 14 to 20

Possible post-Brexit deal According to the European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michael Barnier, a post-Brexit free trade agreement with the United Kingdom may be close and could be reached as early as Sunday. The European…


The World in August 31 – September 6

Alexei Navalny’s poisoning confirmed The German government confirmed on Thursday that Vladimir Putin’s main political opponent, Alexei Navalny, was poisoned using nerve agent Novichok, being currently in induced coma in a Berlin hospital. Suspicions of…


The World in August 17-23

Coup D’état in Mali Malian president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita was arrested and forced to resign, an escalation in the political crisis that has been felt for several months, marked by anti-government protests, and failed mediations…