Africa

An Ambiguous Coup in Gabon

Obiora Ikoku / African Arguments Sep 1, 2023 The coup in Gabon, the latest of a series in West Africa, has less to do with democracy and more with the end of French neocolonialism. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Africa

Niger: The Resource Politics of a Post-Colonial Revolt

Mohamed Kheir Omer / African Arguments Aug 17, 2023 The coup in Niger shows that, if Western countries do not rethink their Africa policies, Russia and its mercenary Wagner group to step in. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Africa

What Happened in Niger?

Stephanie Savell / Responsible Statecraft Aug 7, 2023 Niger was the ‘model of stability’ in Africa. So what happened? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Europe

France Swept by Dual Uprising for ‘Habitable World’

Nicolas Haeringer / Waging Nonviolence Jul 6, 2023 One side of the uprising is about the habitability of Earth, the other is about the habitability of France for communities of color. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Europe

How Emmanuel Macron Wins Friends and Influences People

Mathijs Cazemier / Africa Is A Country Jan 17, 2023 For the French President, recruiting various African intellectuals turned out to be a key asset in trying to shift the Françafrique narrative, while simultaneously protecting French interests on the continent. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

China Shuts Down Mount Everest Climbing Routes

The Associated Press Mar 12, 2020 A roundup of the latest news on the world's coronavirus pandemic. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

International Women’s Day Honors Its Activist Roots

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Mar 8, 2020 It has been a rocky year so far in the fight for justice for women around the world. But that's far from the whole story. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Anti-Virus Measures Take Drastic Turns in Saudi Arabia, Iran, Italy

MATT SEDENSKY and LORI HINNANT /The Associated Press Mar 4, 2020 From religion to sports, countries are taking radical and increasingly visible measures to curb the coronavirus. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Virus Spreads Worldwide: Italy Cases Surge 50%; France Closes the Louvre

JOHN LEICESTER and COLLEEN BARRY / The Associated Press Mar 1, 2020 New fronts in the battle to contain the virus open rapidly, deepening a sense of crisis that has already sent financial markets plummeting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Where Have You Gone, Smedley Butler?

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Feb 21, 2020 A veteran of the "Banana Wars" from 1898 to 1931, the general famously called war a "racket." His vision is needed now more than ever. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

U.N. Chief Warns ‘A Wind of Madness Is Sweeping the Globe’

EDITH M. LEDERER / The Associated Press Feb 4, 2020 Antonio Guterres points to escalating conflicts from Libya and Yemen to Syria and beyond. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Brexit Deal Cleared by EU Parliament; U.K. Set to Leave Friday

RAF CASERT / The Associated Press Jan 29, 2020 Although Britain's divorce terms have been approved, huge uncertainties surround the future. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )