Joe Biden’s immigration policies have been described as “the most progressive” America has ever seen. Mr Biden is not only taking urgent action to undo Trump’s hostile policies, but he is changing the immigration narrative as a whole, welcoming immigrants and aspiring to tackle the root causes (i.e., humanitarian crises) of irregular migration.

After thousands of lies (someone has counted them), aggressive nationalism, science denial, insubstantial rhetoric, conspiracy theories, habituation of cancel culture, conditioning of sexism, and murderous racism, President Trump is now affiliated with what has been described as “one of the darkest days in recent American history,” and “an insult to America’s democracy.” But even last week’s insurrection in the Capitol was not enough to lead to Trump’s removal before the 20th of January when Democrat Joe Biden will be sworn in.

With the start of the new year, significant changes as a result of Brexit kicked in. Theoretically, the UK left the EU and its institutions on February 1, 2020. Now, the 11-month transition and negotiation period has ended, and the deal between the UK and the EU has come into effect. New agreements and regulations, which span across work life, travel, education, healthcare, tax, and communications, define the UK's relationship with the EU and vice versa. This article presents the key points of the Brexit deal which are likely to affect British expats and expats-to-be in the EU and EU nationals who are planning to move to the UK or are already there.

As of March 16, 2020, the total Coronavirus cases in the United States are 3,487 and 68 deaths. However, the data changes day-by-day meteorically, and for the most up-to-date information regarding the U.S. one should be checking with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts agree that the number of infected people exceeds the number of laboratory-confirmed cases since many COVID-19 patients are asymptomatic yet fully capable of infecting others.

This coming Monday, Canadians are going to the polls to vote on the 43rd Canadian general election. The current Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, who is globally known for his quirky socks and liking for selfies as much as he is for his progressive policies, climate change fighting, and welcoming of refugees, isn’t sure that Canadians will give his party a second term in office.

Mashirika is a Performing Arts and Media Company at the core of which is social transformation through art. Since its inception in 1997, Mashirika has been re-telling the story of Rwanda and confronting crimes against humanity through theatrical productions such as the Bridge of Roses (2014), Shadows of Memory (2014), Angels of Hope (2010), and Africa’s Hope (2008).

What differentiates this year’s Liberation is that it also signifies the passage of a quarter of a century — the time that it takes for a new generation to bloom. Therefore, we would like to celebrate this commemoration month by highlighting the new generation of Rwandans who were born after 1994.

Both expat and local entrepreneurs contribute to national economies and the global economy to make the world a better place through unique products and excellent services. But where in the world are the best places to set up your business or join a charismatic team of changemakers? Startup Genome, a solid support system for technology organisations in forward-looking cities, has composed a geographic and sectorial report, which signals the beginning of a new technological era. We present the startup environment in some of the most entrepreneur-friendly cities.

There are more than one and a half billion Muslims worldwide, many of whom greeted Ramadan last Thursday as expats in a non-Muslim country. Also, there are many Western expats in the midst of the 30-day fasting in Muslim countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia. Expat.com looks at how both expat groups can enjoy the holy month of Ramadan — whether it is while abstaining from food and water from dawn till dusk or trying to understand the deeper meaning of this experience for the people who engage in it.

This year’s International Women’s Day is about taking bold actions and making bold changes. If your personal empowering step towards change is moving to a new country to follow a career prospect, support your partner’s dream, or reimagine yourself, we suggest you pick your destination wisely. But before you embark on your journey, remember all the challenges women throughout history met, the fights they fought, and the obstacles they overcome.

Every year, millions of secondary school graduates pack their bags for an international participation in tertiary education. According to UNESCO’s Institute for Statistics’ last observations, over 4 million students attend university outside their country of origin every year.

In one month, President Barack Obama will leave the White House, but with several good deeds under his belt — one of them being the establishment of the first marine national monument in the Atlantic Ocean.

Don’t let the word ‘degrowth’ intimidate you because it’s definitely not about economic recession and deprivation of quality in our lives. 

Whether you are a student, employer or investor at ALU, you are part of a revolution. This is exactly what Fred Swaniker, founder and CEO of African Leadership University wanted to instil, when he paralleled the inaugural campus in Mauritius to 1969's moonshot, in his speech at the Grand Opening on the 17th of March.

Is it necessary to die before you learn to live? In March 2015, in the South Korean county of Haenam, a six grader jumped from the 11th floor of her apartment because she had failed some tests at school. She left a note saying: ‘To mom and dad, I’m sorry I did wrong.’