Reflections

Today in Dublin, a heartfelt commemoration is taking place to honor the 30th anniversary of the genocide at Srebrenica, situated in eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was here that over 8,000 men and boys lost their lives at the hands of Bosnian Serb forces, a tragedy that shook the very foundations of humanity. This horrific event unfolded in a region designated by the United Nations as a "safe haven." Paul Cunningham, who began his reporting journey amid the conflict in Bosnia in 1993, shares the poignant story of one…

As the clock ticks down to Somalia’s presidential and parliamentary elections in May 2026, the nation once again finds itself at a significant crossroads. In just twelve months, a myriad of uncertainties hangs precariously over the political landscape. Deepening political divisions threaten to pull us apart, while the rules governing the electoral process remain frustratingly ambiguous. In the shadow of rising insecurity and international partners who are showing signs of fatigue after years of engagement, it’s little wonder…