The Menopause Revolution 

Menopause is when regular monthly periods cease and is a natural part of a woman’s life. It marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years and typically starts between 45-55 years of age. There are some exceptional cases where women experience menopause in their 30’s or even younger, which is often known as Premature Menopause. It is estimated that 63% of women are being negatively affected by their menopausal symptoms, preventing them from doing their normal activities.

COVID-19 Mental Health Response: Are we doing enough?

The stressors of the COVID-19 global pandemic, and the isolation experienced due to a succession of lockdowns around the world, has had a devastating impact on mental health globally.

In the UK alone NHS data showed a 29% increase in people being referred to mental health services, with a suspected first case of psychosis.

The Economic Consequence of the Nigerian Twitter Ban

Nigeria is the most populous African country and has the biggest economy in the continent. The indefinite ban of Twitter in the country was announced officially by the Nigerian government last week.

President Muhammad Buhari, previously a military leader and politician who served as Nigeria’s head of state from 1984–85 posted a tweet that was later taken down by the social media platform resulting in the ban of the leading social media giant and a negative response from Nigerian citizens and viewers across the globe who criticised President Buhari’s cabinets decision.

Black Lives Matter activist left in critical condition following ‘unknown’ shooting

Sasha Johnson, 27, a Black Lives Matter activist, has sustained a gunshot wound to her head at a garden party in Peckham, South London. Sasha Johnson became one of the most prominent voices in the protests that swept the U.K last summer following the murder of George Floyd and was one of the main organisers of the first ever Million People March.

Ms Johnson is a senior member of the Taking the Initiative Party (TTIP) which has been called the “Britain’s first Black-led political party” and put forward its first candidates in May’s local elections. The party said she had received “numerous death threats” because of her activism. “Within the last four weeks prior to this attack, Sasha’s car was vandalised, and the windows were smashed, nothing was stolen from the vehicle apart from Sasha’s megaphone, which she uses during protesting,” TTIP said they believe this was a symbolic attack.

The People vs. Derek Chauvin

14 days of testimonies and 45 witnesses later, ex-police officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with the murder of George Floyd, whose death last year May sparked Black Lives Matter protest across the U.S and the world.

This has been one of the most closely watched trial since O.J Simpson’s in the 1995, as the world tuned in to hear the verdict for the man whose knee placed on the neck of George Floyd was caught on camera by onlookers on 25 May 2020.

“We went big, we went early but there is more to come.”

This year’s budget may be the most important for a generation. As the Chancellor is braved with the task of dealing with the economic fallout from the pandemic, all eyes are on one man. As we await the budget to be delivered on March 3, Rishi Sunak has expressed that he will use the budget to “level with people” over big strains in the public finances.

New Codeword Scheme for Domestic Abuse Survivors

The coronavirus crisis has had great impact on the rising numbers of domestic violence cases. The Government-backed scheme allows survivors to seek help discreetly, without the knowledge of their abusers or other members of the public.

Rishi Sunak Offers Lifeline to Small Businesses

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed plans to offer more financial support to struggling business under the third nationwide lockdown.

“We cannot continue with Christmas as planned” says Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Following a rise in infection rates and concerns of a new variant of COVID-19, the Prime Minister has ordered that London and South East areas of England will move to Tier 4; the strictest alert level.

What’s Changed for America

Isn’t it ironic that this time 4 years ago, not many people other than white supporters would vocalise their support for current US President Donald Trump.

First Things First: Kamala Harris

A few thousand years and 46 presidents later, the world witnesses the very first female vice-president of the United States.

US Elections 2020: Biden defeats Trump, becomes 46th president

In what has been the most suspenseful, neck-and-neck race, Democratic candidate Joe Biden has won the US presidential elections.

Suzy Menkes Embarks on her Next Venture

After six years as Vogue's International Editor Suzy Menkes the fashion world's most respected long-standing critic is embarking on her next venture, Creative Director Uyi Ilenbs tells us more.

Five Days to the Finish Line, America Decides

The end is in sight, with 3rd November around the corner, all eyes are on Washington. Americans are turning out in their numbers to cast early ballots; the fate of the candidates will soon be known, but will voters turn out on ground on election day?

HSBC and Wave Complete its First Blockchain Trade Transaction from New Zealand to China

Over the recent years blockchain has grabbed the attention of many governments, business owners, banks and financiers, but not all have began using it in full effect. Today HSBC and Wave complete its first blockchain trade transaction. Read more to find out just how effective it was.

Was Africa Ever Freed?

2020 was the year we’d seen the world come to a standstill, lives lost to a deadly disease, economies shut down and working from home becoming the new way businesses and corporations operate. The world is currently crying out for leadership and direction on what to do next. Education and Employment Consultant, Karimah Shaw, explains more about the difficulties that persist in Africa.

Resolve to Feed: Is Food a Luxury?

To the average citizen, this wouldn’t even be a question. When you live in the 5th richest economy in the world but 1 in 5 children live in food poverty, you begin to wonder why your elected government treats the right to food as such. People have been campaigning for decades to end child food poverty. Political Editor, Sarah Adama gives us a clear update on what has been going on.

The End SARS Movement and the Threat to Human Rights

With a lack of news coverage and political tactics which deny the police brutality happening in Nigeria, you might only be aware of SARS (the Special Anti-Robbery Squad) from the trending global hashtag on Twitter #EndSARS. Founder of Law City Dorothy Adu-Mfum discusses the End SARS movement and why this is a threat to human rights.

A Call for Leadership: Compassion in the Midst of Chaos

The Nigerian uprising has left the nation in uproar, unrest, and sorrow. SARS protests have exposed the wounds of a failing government system. Even though the protests have shown an immense strength and resolve of the Nigerian youth, the question of sound leadership and compassion cannot be ignored.