ELIAS MESERET and CARA ANNA / The Associated PressOct 11, 2019
His sweeping reforms and embrace of a bitter rival are called an inspiration and hopeful counterpoint to strongman movements beyond Africa. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigJul 1, 2019
The U.S. has aligned itself with some of the worst actors in the Middle East. We'll be living with the consequences for years to come. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
AYA BATRAWY / The Associated PressMay 30, 2019
Saudi Arabia hastily calls for meetings in response to the spike in tensions with its key rival, Iran. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Rebecca Gordon /May 5, 2019
From Algeria to Morocco, there's been a new set of popular uprisings in northern Africa, protesting autocrats—of which the U.S. has its own. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigMay 2, 2019
America’s history of bungling in the Middle East suggests it should just sit this latest development out. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
MAGGIE MICHAEL / The Associated PressApr 13, 2019
Protesters cheer as the transitional leader linked to the Darfur genocide is replaced. Al-Bashir won't be turned over to the world court. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentApr 11, 2019
According to one news source, Omar Hassan al-Bashir has stepped down as president of Sudan in the wake of a military coup. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Marjorie Cohn / TruthoutFeb 26, 2019
A flood of lawsuits, if allowed to proceed, could open the door to new litigation that punishes U.S. companies and the Cuban people alike. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentDec 30, 2018
The New York Times causes an international stir by estimating that 20 percent of Sudanese fighters in Yemen may be between 13 and 17. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff and Robert Scheer / TruthdigApr 29, 2018
Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer and Carlson discuss what inspired the documentarian to make a film about the persecuted Nuba tribe and a heroic American doctor. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )
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