WhatsApp, Lebanon and the the breakdown of society
Middle East and Africa Staff Writer Daisy Wright gives a fresh perspective on the turmoil in Lebanon since the 1975 civil war.
The problematic cultural framing of the Qatar World Cup
As the tournament kicks off, Middle East and Africa Section Editor Josh Moreton analyses some of the charged dialogue surrounding Qatar’s appointment as hosts of the FIFA Men’s World Cup.
Tins to Tapestry, Dates to Designer: How Cairo’s local green initiatives are providing a green lung amidst the thick black smog of the most polluted city in the world
Amy Lewis dissects the local sustainable initiatives cropping up across Cairo’s urban landscape.
Angolan Portuguese: The Colonisation of a Language
Ronnie Bunton examines how the languages of Angola reflect its history as one of Portugal’s colonies, and the persevering power of its people.
Searching for Selfhood: Caught Between Cultures, Identities and Worlds
Fairuz Ghareeb reflects on their experiences as an Egyptian international student at the University of Cambridge, and how the shift of leaving Egypt for the ‘West’ has led them to question the very foundations of their identity.