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Saudi Arabia codifies its laws

Saudi Arabia codifies its laws

By Anna Fenton-Jones, BA Middle Eastern Studies Amidst a turbulent period for the House of Saud, Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman has announced sweeping reforms to the Saudi Arabian legal system. The reforms are designed to modernise the country and ease its transition away from decentralised Sharia towards a comprehensive,

Nigeria says bye-bye to Bitcoin

Nigeria says bye-bye to Bitcoin

By Fakhriya M. Suleiman, MA Global Media and Postnational Communication On 5 February 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a communiqué stating that ‘dealing in cryptocurrencies or facilitating payments for cryptocurrency is prohibited.’ In line with this directive, the CBN ordered the immediate closure of all accounts operating

The Coup in Myanmar Explained: Who, Why, What Now?

The Coup in Myanmar Explained: Who, Why, What Now?

By Charlotte Paule, MSc Politics of Asia In the early hours of 1 February 2021, the Burmese military arrested the civilian leadership of Myanmar and took power. This came after the pro-democracy party National League for Democracy (NLD), led by Aung San Suu Kyi, won by a landslide in the

Rumours untrue: UCL has never made an offer to buy SOAS

Rumours untrue: UCL has never made an offer to buy SOAS

By Frances Howe, LLB A UCL spokesperson has confirmed that as of 3 March 2021 there has never been an offer from UCL to acquire SOAS. In response to the rumours that UCL will merge with SOAS, the spokesperson said, ‘there is no substance to any of these rumours.’ Accordingly,

School of Oriental and African STEM?

School of Oriental and African STEM?

By Fakhriya M. Suleiman, MA Global Media and Postnational Communication On 17 February, the SOAS press team announced the launch of a new postgraduate module on artificial intelligence (AI). SOAS’ website boasts the multidisciplinary ‘Artificial Intelligence and Human Security’ course will offer students an insight into ‘national and international threats

SOAS makes a start on SGBV, but there’s more work to be done

SOAS makes a start on SGBV, but there’s more work to be done

By Louisa Johnson, MA Global Creative and Cultural Industries Content warning: sexual and gender-based violence In November 2020, SOAS released a new ‘Sexual and Gender-Based Violence’ (SGBV) policy, accompanied by two staff and survivor handbooks. This policy works alongside the ‘Preventing and Responding to SGBV’ guidance and other pre-existing institutional

What’s Happening with the 2021 Graduation Ceremony?

What’s Happening with the 2021 Graduation Ceremony?

By Nour Abu-Ismail, Korean Studies and Development Studies Despite the changing nature of lockdown in Britain, many universities have been quick to announce that 2021 graduation ceremonies will not be in person. On 27 January, Boris Johnson announced a four-step plan to ease lockdown measures in England. The prime minister