Cyclone Idai and the Nascent Insurgency Movement in Mozambique

By Fahmiya Ismail Cyclone Idai devastated the coast of Mozambique last month,…


Photo Essay: Storms and Currency Woes Pummel Residents of Yemen's al-Mahra

Yemen's al-Mahra governorate has avoided the worst of the civil war’s violence.…


As War Winds Down, Syrians Contend with Frigid Temperatures and Fuel Shortages

By James Bowker Heating fuel is a basic necessity to live through the winter in…


The Burden of Unequal Inheritance Laws on Moroccan Women

By Rajae Nami Moroccan law stipulates that after the death of a parent,…


In Myanmar, Simmering Grievances Could Sabotage Years-Long Peace Process

By John Arterbury Peace remains elusive in one of the world’s longest-running…


Filthy Drinking Water in Deir al-Zour Brings Syria Reconstruction Challenges into Sharp Relief

In the eastern desert province of Deir al-Zour, residents drink contaminated…


In Yemen’s Ibb Governorate, Economic and Physical Security Are Out of Reach for Most Residents

Ibb governorate is home to a quarter of Yemen’s estimated 2 million…


Cyclone Mekunu Devastates South Yemen’s Infrastructure

When Mekunu struck Yemen’s southern coastline late last month, dozens of…


The Economic Impact of Boko Haram Rule

In northeast Nigeria, the impact of Boko Haram rule can linger for years after…


Life Under Siege in Ta’izz, Yemen

Ta’izz has experienced instability since the Yemen conflict broke out in 2011,…