While the youth sparked Egypt’s revolution in Tahrir Square, and were the most integral demographic that carried it forward, their role is gradually fading.

The solidarity and community organization during the days of uncertainty following Egypt’s well-publicized protests were an echo of forms of activism already common in urban Middle Eastern settings.

These are men who make hundreds of trips a week, up and down the steep winding trail, ferrying literal bags of rocks on their heads in weather that hits 35 degrees every day.

It’s not the best time to be gay in East Africa: Everything from Homophobic gangs to homophobic legislation are making life unlivable in several African states. Fortunately, at least, it’s getting people to talk.

China’s alternative arts scene is vibrant and thriving. But it is hamstrung by the lack of avenues to exploit and encourage new and existing art, Review Editor Laura Fitch writes. This is changing. But slowly.

In the heart of the Philippines, in a place called Cebu City, thousands of families live off the garbage.

It’s hard enough to figure out what Canada’s development aid is doing in Ecuador. But following the money is going to get even harder, since the development assistance from Canada is being stopped. Brett Popplewell reports.