International cooperation

What are development banks and what do they do?

This content was published on May 1, 2026 Development banks are becoming increasingly important in light of cuts to foreign aid by Western countries such as the US and Switzerland. But what do they achieve for the Global South?

Opinion

Human rights

Do Afghan lives matter?

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 In Afghanistan, women and girls in particular are paying the price for failed policies. The Afghan Fund in Geneva should finally act to recapitalise the Central Bank, writes Norah Niland.

Why Switzerland joined Trump-friendly FIFA to fund mini pitches in Palestine

This content was published on Apr 21, 2026 Switzerland and FIFA are building mini pitches for children in Palestine, despite continued violence and humanitarians struggling to meet people's basic needs.

Foreign Affairs

Millions of dollars linked to Magnitsky fraud case leave Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 18, 2026 A Russian citizen who held funds in Switzerland linked to a global tax fraud case wired at least CHF6 million from his UBS accounts. Our investigation shows a recent court ruling could have led to the confiscation of some of those funds.

The European Parliament wants to ratify the Switzerland-EU agreement this year

Foreign Affairs

European parliament wants to ratify Swiss agreement this year

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 Brussels intends to swiftly ratify Switzerland-EU bilateral agreement.

War & peace

Women harvest hope as extremist threat grows in Benin

This content was published on Mar 27, 2026 As terrorism spreads across the Sahel, women in northern Benin are turning to the shea tree to build economic resilience – with support from Switzerland.

Swiss diplomacy

Swiss foreign minister to strengthen partnerships on tour of Africa

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis will visit Angola, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso next week to discuss trade and economic relations, among other issues.

Police stand guard at the corner where officers foiled an attempted kidnapping in the Delmas district of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, February 2026

Foreign Affairs

As aid stalls in Haiti, can attack drones and soldiers end gang violence?

This content was published on Mar 10, 2026 A 'forgotten crisis' that draws little aid money from donors like Switzerland, Haiti is holding its breath as a new international military mission prepares to deploy.

Burj El Barajneh is one of twelve Palestinian camps in Lebanon, pictured here in November 2025.

International cooperation

Why UNRWA, a lifeline for Palestinians, is struggling for survival in Lebanon

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, is facing an existential crisis. A visit to the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut shows how a political tug-of-war is playing out in the lives of the affected population.

A climate protest in Geneva on November 15, 2025.

Emissions reduction

Swiss NGO urges Bern to raise its climate ambition as US walks away from accords

This content was published on Feb 4, 2026 Delia Berner from Alliance Sud says Washington’s exit from climate treaties deals a “bitter blow” to climate justice and makes Switzerland’s climate‑finance delays “irresponsible”.

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