Algerian man missing for 26 years found captive in neighbour’s cellar
An Algerian man has been found captive in his neighbour’s cellar 26 years after he went missing.
An Algerian man has been found captive in his neighbour’s cellar 26 years after he went missing.
May 16, 20243:00 AM ET
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For nearly thirty years, the South African government held a man it initially labeled prisoner number 46664, the anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela. But in 1994, Mandela transformed from the country’s ‘number one terrorist’ into its first Black president, ushering in a new era of democracy. Today, though, many in South Africa see Mandela’s party, the ANC, as corrupt and responsible for the country’s problems. It’s an ongoing political saga, with all sides attempting to weaponize parts of the past – especially Nelson Mandela’s legacy. On today’s episode, we tell Mandela’s story: the man, the myth, and the cost of freedom.
Guests:
Sean Jacobs, professor of international affairs at The New School.
Tshepo Moloi, senior lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Johannesburg.
Sisonke Msimang, author of The Resurrection of Winnie Mandela.
Richard Stengel, collaborate..
Report: China’s taste for ’blood timber’ may be fueling Mozambique conflict
FILE – A member of the Mozambican Forestry Police stands on the top of truck suspected of carrying illegal wood, in Pemba, Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, Feb. 13, 2017.
World No. 1 PGA golfer arrested outside event
A mugshot of golfer Scottie Scheffler after he was detained by police following an incident in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 17, 2024. (Louisville Department of Corrections via Reuters)
China and Russia reinforce partnership to counter US influence
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend a welcoming ceremony in front of the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on May 16, 2024. (Russian state agency Sputnik via AFP)
Taiwan’s incoming president faces tough balancing act, analysts say
Australian researchers say enzyme could help lower lower CO2
FILE – Steam bellows from a chimney stack at BlueScope Steel’s steelworks at Port Kembla, south of Sydney, Australia.
Residents Worry as DRC Rebels Frantically Exploit Coltan Mine
Democratic Republic of the Congo
French police kill man trying to set fire to synagogue
A police car is parked in front of the synagogue in Rouen, France, May 17, 2024.
N. Korea fires ballistic missiles after denying Russia arms transfers
A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea’s missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, May 17, 2024.
Putin focuses on trade, cultural exchanges in China
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, May 16, 2024.
US says first aid shipment crosses new pier into Gaza
The image provided by US Central Command, shows US Army soldiers, US Navy sailors and Israel Defense Forces placing the Trident Pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip on May 16, 2024.
A deal to allow the Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler to cash out his mining positions in the Democratic Republic of Congo has enraged human rights activists and some government officials.
What Biden’s New China Tariffs Mean for World Trade“We are very concerned,” says WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
The U.S. Navy Can’t Build ShipsDecades of deindustrialization and downsizing have left America without shipyards to build and maintain a fleet.
What Madam President Means for MexicoThe country’s top two candidates are women, but feminists aren’t declaring victory yet.
Biden’s Catch-22 in UkraineWashington’s backing for Kyiv and avoidance of risk are increasingly at odds.
Giorgia Meloni Is Europe’s New KingmakerItaly’s far-right prime minister has quickly gone from fringe player to EU power broker.
Putin, Xi Deepen ‘Strategic Partnership’ in BeijingThe leaders committed to expanding space, military, and energy cooperation to counter “Washington’s destructive and hostile” behavior.
Chinese Companies Keep Buying U.S. Land Near Military BasesNational security experts warn that some of those purchases are too close for comfort.
The U.S. Should Stop Playing the Victim Over China TradeWashington can accept reality and shift strategies.
Josep Borrell, Europe’s outgoing foreign-policy chief, on the U.S., China, Ukraine, and Gaza.
Genocide Allegations Are Not a Political FootballWhy Turkey’s application to join South Africa’s ICJ case trivializes the charges against Israel.
Calls to boycott Israeli academic institutions have been a consistent demand of protesters against Israel’s war in Gaza.
Al Jazeera looks at the Biden administration’s rhetoric and policies on various issues related to Israel and Palestine.
Protesters took to the streets in Tblisi after Georgia’s Parliament approved ‘foreign agents’ law.
Lily Greenberg Call says she cannot ‘in good conscience’ represent the US gov’t, condemns ‘disastrous’ Gaza policy.
Over 130 fires are burning in western Canada, putting thousands of people under orders to evacuate.
World leaders decry attack against Fico, who was shot several times and is in ‘life-threatening condition’.
Israel intensifies assaults in north and central Gaza as aid groups warn crisis in Rafah ‘defies imagination’.
Russian airstrikes hit the centre of Kherson in southern Ukraine and injured over a dozen people, officials said.
UN officials and rights groups warn hundreds of thousands of civilians are at risk amid heavy fighting in el-Fasher.
The National Health Insurance Act takes aim at South Africa’s two-tier health system.
Cohen to testify again at Trump’s criminal trial
Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court before proceedings at his trial in New York City, May 14, 2024.
Guatemala court opens door to freeing jailed journalist
FILE – Newspaper founder and editor Jose Ruben Zamora leaves in handcuffs after a court hearing in Guatemala City, June 14, 2023. A court on May 15, 2024, granted him a conditional release from jail.
Beijing vows retaliation against Biden’s hikes of tariffs on Chinese imports
FILE – A worker wipes an Ora, a Chinese electric car, during the Auto Shanghai 2023 show at a convention center in Shanghai, April 18, 2023. The Biden administration will be increasing tariffs on certain imports from China, including EVs.
China presses Pakistan to address security concerns of workers, projects
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with Pakistani officials in Beijing, May 15, 2024. At the talks, both sides agreed to maintain a strong relationship and safeguard each other’s core interests.
US border arrests fall in April, as Mexico steps up enforcement
FILE – Migrants are taken into custody by officials at the Texas-Mexico border, in Eagle Pass, Texas, Jan. 3, 2024.
Iran lawmakers back switch to Friday-Saturday weekend
FILE – Technicians work on car assembly lines at the Iran Khodro auto plant, west of the Iranian capital Tehran, Aug. 14, 2022.
Armed with AI, adversaries will try to tilt US election, security officials warn
FILE – Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 10, 2022. She told a Senate hearing on May 15, 2024, that Russia remains “the most active foreign threat to our elections.”
Israeli defense chief, Netanyahu spar over Gaza governance when war with Hamas ends
FILE – Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stands with soldiers by a self-propelled artillery howitzer during a visit to a position along the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel near Rafah, May 7, 2024. (Photo by Israeli Army/AFP)
Nigerian officials probe plan to marry off scores of female orphans
Niger state, Nigeria
Kennedy regarded as potential spoiler in US presidential election
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. waves to supporters after speaking at a campaign stop in Austin, Texas, May 13, 2024.
Ousman Sonko, who served under an autocratic president now in exile, was found guilty of multiple counts of intentional homicide, torture and false imprisonment against citizens of the West African country.
New research shows the “upside-down trees” originated in Madagascar and then caught a ride on ocean currents to reach mainland Africa and Australia.
Pakistan Seeks More IMF Funding Amid ProtestsThe country has achieved a measure of economic stability, but it needs structural reforms—not just a bailout.
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot in Assassination AttemptThe leftist leader is known for his pro-Russian, anti-Western rhetoric.
Russia Advances on Kharkiv as Ukraine Struggles to Fight BackMoscow is exploiting Biden’s restrictive rules on U.S. weapons use to make gains, Ukrainian officials say.
Singapore’s New PM Is Already WorriedA long-ruling party sees vulnerability as key to its own security and power.
The Changing Nuclear Mind GameRussia’s nuclear threats to reach conventional goals in Ukraine mark a new era of brinkmanship.
Gazprom’s Declining Fortunes Spell Trouble for MoscowThe gas giant’s record loss should worry the Kremlin on several fronts.
Biden Announces New Tariffs on Chinese ImportsBeijing denounced the move as the White House seeks to court key U.S. battleground states ahead of November’s presidential election.
Authorities say firefighters are facing a ‘challenging day’ as huge blaze nears Fort McMurray in the Alberta tar sands.
The US president said China’s financial support for its businesses was ‘cheating’ and not competition.
Former Trump lawyer faces cross-examination in New York after accusing ex-president of taking part in hush-money scheme.
Right-wing parties are expected to perform well, according to pre-election polls.
UN says more half a million people displaced in recent days as Israeli troops press assaults in north and south Gaza.
King Charles unveils his first portrait since his coronation.
Hocke was fined for using a Nazi motto – illegal in modern-day Germany – during a campaign rally in 2021.
With voters set to choose a new president, the families of the disappeared reflect on the legacy of Lopez Obrador.
Bus was carrying 53 farmworkers when it collided with a pick-up truck in central Florida, authorities say.
An Israeli human rights lawyer interrupts interview with tearful plea condemning Israel’s war on Gaza.
Indian Kashmir records second-highest voter turnout in decades
Men and women stand in separate queues to cast their votes during the fourth phase of India’s general election, on the outskirts of Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, May 13, 2024.
International court reassures Uganda LRA victims on reparations
FILE – Dominic Ongwen sits in the court room to listen to the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court’s judgment on the defense’s appeals against his conviction and sentence in The Hague, Netherlands, Dec. 15, 2022.
Judge rejects Hunter Biden’s bid to delay his June trial on federal gun charges
FILE – Hunter Biden talks to reporters while leaving a House Oversight Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 10, 2024.
A growing number of Chinese Indonesians are winning political offices
FILE – Ethnic-Chinese Indonesians wait to cast their votes at a polling station during the final-round of the Jakarta governor election in Jakarta on April 19, 2017.
Flash floods strike Afghanistan ‘hunger hotspots’
A man sits near his damaged house after heavy flooding in Baghlan province, Afghanistan, on May 12, 2024.
Harvard students end protest as school agrees to discuss Gaza conflict
FILE – Harvard University students said on May 14, 2024, that they were voluntarily dismantling their encampment in Harvard Yard, shown here on April 25, after university officials agreed to meet and discuss the school’s investments in Israel and businesses that support it.
US puts sanctions on Russian man, three companies for sanctions evasion scheme
FILE – Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska attends the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in St. Petersburg, June 17, 2022.
2 French prison officers killed, 3 injured in attack on prison van
A forensic worker looks for evidence as police officers patrol the site of an attack on a prison van at a road toll in Incarville, France, on May 14, 2024.
One-time Trump fixer Michael Cohen testifies again against former president
Michael Cohen leaves his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court in New York City, May 14, 2024.
The East African country is preparing to send hundreds of police officers as the first wave of a multinational force aimed at stabilizing the chaos-ridden Caribbean nation.
The Kazakh Murder Trial That Captivated RussiaPutin’s political project rests on normalizing violence—including domestic abuse.
Can the U.S. Catch Up to China on EVs?It’s not clear if Biden’s expanded tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles will ultimately serve U.S. interests.
Europeans Need to Trump-Proof China PolicyThe United States is an unpredictable ally—but Beijing isn’t a better option.
If she wins Mexico’s presidency, Claudia Sheinbaum’s most daunting political challenge will be persona, not policy.
The Day After Iran Gets the BombScholars and policymakers are still trying to understand what would happen after Tehran acquires a nuclear weapon.
Could Ghana Be Jihadists’ Next Target?Long seen as an island of stability, the country shares many of the same vulnerabilities that militants have exploited across the Sahel region.
Georgia Set to Approve Controversial Foreign Agents BillLawmakers are expected to greenlight the Russian-modeled legislation on Tuesday despite mass protests in the capital.
Activists are calling attention to historical ties between universities and defence contractors linked to Israel’s war.
Cohen testifies in former president’s hush-money trial about efforts to quash negative stories before 2016 election.
Tyson Fury’s and Oleksandr Usyk’s entourages clash at media event before Saturday’s boxing bout in Saudi Arabia.
Troops take control of villages and attack energy facilities in Kharkiv region.
Hezbollah chief Nasrallah says support for Gaza is ‘final’, as cross-border fighting displaces thousands of people.
US students disrupt graduation ceremonies to show support for Palestine
Jury selection begins in trial accusing top Democrat of accepting bribes and acting as unregistered foreign agent.
“We have a centre for genocide studies on this campus… We need our institutions to step up.”
On visit to Ankara, Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitotakis says leaders ‘wish to intensify our bilateral contacts’.
Full-time training, travel to compete, medical and most other costs for these athletes are out of pocket.
May 13, 20245:01 AM ET
Enlarge this imageJosephine Dusabimana says she rescued 12 people during the Rwandan genocide.
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Josephine Dusabimana says she rescued 12 people during the Rwandan genocide.
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LAKE KIVU, Rwanda — To be clear, there is nothing funny about genocide. Which is why it is particularly disconcerting to hear Josephine Dusabimana laugh out loud, repeatedly, as she recounts the events that took place in her Rwandan village on the shore of Lake Kivu in 1994.
Over 100 days almost a million people were killed in one of the worst genocides in modern history.
As Dusabimana recounts the events, she smiles often at little details. You can see her big, crooked grin. At times, when she remembers a close call, or a moment of humor in a time of incredible tragedy, she laughs.
Maybe this explains Dusabimana’s courage — she finds joy in the face of evil..
UN, South Sudan make progress on tax impasse
FILE: Men carry bags of food while women wait for their rations at a food distribution site in Pibor, South Sudan, June 25, 2012.
Crews conduct controlled demolition on collapsed Baltimore bridge
Explosive charges are detonated to bring down sections of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge resting on the container ship Dali on May 13, 2024, in Baltimore.
Costs would be great if Israel-Hezbollah conflict were to escalate, analysts warn
FILE – A picture taken from from the southern Lebanese village of Tayr Harfa, near the border with Israel, shows smoke from rockets fired by Hezbollah billowing near an Israeli outpost on Dec. 15, 2023.
Chad opposition petitions Constitutional Council to cancel presidential election results
FILE – A poll worker holds a ballot during ballot counting at a polling station during the presidential election in N’Djamena, Chad, May 6, 2024.
Uyghur News Recap: May 6–13, 2024
FILE – Protesters wearing Tibetan flags on their shoulders take part in a demonstration in support of members of the Tibetan and Uyghur community and against the Chinese President’s two-day state visit to France, at Place de la Republique in Paris, May 5, 2024.
Russia advances into eastern Ukraine, expanding war front
A police officer helps a local resident during an evacuation due to Russian shelling, amid Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, in the town of Vovchansk in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, May 13, 2024.
King Charles hands Prince William military title in rare joint appearance
Britain’s King Charles III officially hands over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to Prince William, in front of a helicopter at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop, Britain, May 13, 2024.
Exile is a temporary state of mind for Burmese writer Ma Thida
Now based in Berlin, Burmese writer Ma Thida, pictured here on Feb. 25, 2024, published her latest book in May about Myanmar’s struggle for democracy. (Liam Scott/VOA)
US Senator Robert Menendez’s corruption trial gets underway
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez arrives at Federal Court, for the start of his corruption trial, in New York City, May 13, 2024.
US, China to hold AI talks in Switzerland
An AI-enabled U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, taxies after an experimental flight, May 2, 2024, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. U.S. and Chinese officials plan to meet in Switzerland on May 24 to discuss artificial intelligence security concerns.
The United States Has a Keen Demographic EdgeCompetitors of the United States face plunging birthrates and social gloom.
Who Is Russia’s New Defense Minister?Putin’s appointment of economist Andrei Belousov suggests Moscow is digging in for the long haul.
After Al Jazeera, Will Israel Target Its Own Media?Rights groups worry the closing of the Qatari network is just the beginning.
Europe’s Youth Are Fueling the Far RightThe continent’s radicals are increasingly attractive far beyond their traditional pool of voters.
Peru Learns to Read the Fine Print in China DealsA mistaken provision has given Beijing control of a key port.
These are the first parliamentary elections since the Indian government revoked the region’s semiautonomy.
General Syrskii says situation in northeastern oblast ‘significantly worsened’ this week as Russian forces advance.
Russian regional governor accuses Ukraine of shelling residential building in Belgorod city, near Ukrainian border.
A look at of some of last week’s events.
Inside the labyrinth of the State Department’s mechanisms that allow the flow of weapons to Israel, despite violations.
Djokovic’s 6-2, 6-3 straight sets loss extends his tournament drought in 2024.
Cairo says the move is due to Israel’s worsening attacks against civilians in Gaza.
Egypt says it will formally support South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Israeli forces have launched a new offensive in northern Gaza, months after saying Hamas had been ‘dismantled’ there.
Israeli forces launch more attacks on Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza as they increase pressure on Rafah.
May 12, 20246:34 AM ET
Enlarge this imageParis Lekuuk, 15, (center) listens to a math lesson in the third grade classroom of his primary school in northern Kenya. Just weeks earlier, he had been living the traditional life of a Samburu “moran,” or warrior — herding cattle on a mountain.
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Paris Lekuuk, 15, (center) listens to a math lesson in the third grade classroom of his primary school in northern Kenya. Just weeks earlier, he had been living the traditional life of a Samburu “moran,” or warrior — herding cattle on a mountain.
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The Science of Siblingsis a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental health all the way down to our very molecules. We’ll besharing these storiesover the next several weeks.
The Science of SiblingsParis Lekuuk is 15 years old. But he’s standing in the third grade of a primary school in Northern Kenya &..
US vows to stay ahead of China, using AI for fighter jets, navigation
An AI-enabled Air Force F-16 fighter jet, left, flies next to a mock adversary F-16, trying to force its opponent into vulnerable positions, above Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 2, 2024.
‘The Fall Guy’ gives Hollywood muted summer kickoff with $28.5M opening
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Ryan Gosling in a scene from “The Fall Guy.” (Universal Pictures via AP)
US nears decision point on security deal with Saudis
FILE – President Joe Biden participates in a working session with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Al Salman Royal Palace, July 15, 2022, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Indian Kashmir voters prepare for historic election amid political shifts
Kashmiri polling officials carry Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) ahead of the fourth phase of voting of India’s general elections in Srinagar, May 12, 2024.
Georgian PM vows to pass ‘foreign agent’ bill next week after thousands protest
Demonstrators hold a rally to protest against a bill on ‘foreign agents’ in Tbilisi, Georgia, May 11, 2024.
Israel advances deeper on Rafah; US says there’s no plan to protect civilians
Men ride in the back of a truck loaded with furniture and other items as they flee bound for Khan Yunis, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on May 11, 2024.
4 killed during rebel attack on Central African Republic mining town
Fire destroys shopping center housing 1,400 outlets in Warsaw
Drone view of the Marywilska 44 shopping centre burning during a massive fire in Warsaw, May 12, 2024. (Dariusz Borowicz/Agencja Wyborcza.pl via Reuters)
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake rattles people on Mexico-Guatemala border
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Flash floods and cold lava flow hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island
This drone shot shows a road damaged by a flash flood in Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, Indonesia, May 12, 2024. Heavy rains and torrents of cold lava and mud flowing down a volcano’s slopes on Indonesia’s Sumatra island triggered flash floods.
The pair are dangerously close to the edge of nuclear war over Taiwan—again.
Exploring the parallels between the social unrest of then and now on film.
Panama Picks a New PresidentJosé Raúl Mulino faces an uphill climb out of an economic and political slump.
Are Campus Protesters Heroes or Hypocrites?As universities take center stage in the debate over Israel’s war in Gaza, the unrest could spell trouble for Biden’s reelection campaign.
Biden Proposes New Asylum System PoliciesThe White House hopes minor migration changes will appease voters ahead of the November presidential election.
Biden Draws a Red(Ish) Line on IsraelThe U.S. president pauses some military aid as tensions with Israel mount.
What Does America Want in Ukraine?Washington’s current approach is a strategic cop-out—and risks making another forever war.
Uncle Sam Wants You to Join the Mining IndustryA major talent squeeze is complicating Washington’s critical mineral ambitions.
Hans-Georg Maassen has a troubling relationship with the far-right—just like the agency he used to head.
Lula Doesn’t Understand Today’s BrazilHow the Brazilian left has become a victim of its own success.
Pro-Palestinian protesters in Malmo, Sweden say Israel should be excluded over its conduct in its war on Gaza.
Ukrainian officials say intensifying fighting in contested border areas has forced more than 1,700 civilians to flee.
A total of 143 member nations voted in favour, reflecting global opinion on Israel’s war on Gaza.
The powerful solar storm triggered spectacular celestial light shows in skies from the United States to the UK.
British-Israeli Nadav Popplewell was taken captive from Nirim kibbutz by Palestinian group Hamas on October 7.
Tens of thousands of Palestinians are being displaced once more by the most recent evacuation order.
Doctor pleads for protection as forced evacuation order is widened to include Rafah’s Kuwaiti Hospital.
Ukrainian efforts to document and prosecute atrocities linked to the environment can help with accountability elsewhere.
The city faces ‘Day Zero’ as aquifers drain and pipes break. Meanwhile, costly workarounds don’t fix the real problem.
Israel bans and blocks Al Jazeera as Rafah – Gaza’s ‘last safe space’ – is invaded.
May 10, 20241:25 PM ET
Enlarge this imageIsabella Mogeni, 54, from the neighborhood of Mukuru kwa Reuben, looks on as bulldozers destroy homes in the slum area on May 3.
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Isabella Mogeni, 54, from the neighborhood of Mukuru kwa Reuben, looks on as bulldozers destroy homes in the slum area on May 3.
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Though Isabella Mogeni lost everything she owned, she was lucky to survive the heavy storm waters that swept through the Mukuru kwa Reuben slums in Nairobi, Kenya, last week, killing dozens of her neighbors.
But hours after the storms, while Mogeni was out at the market, city authorities demolished her house and hundreds of others that had weathered the deluge.
“They never should have done this to us,” Mogeni wails, collapsing to the ground as neighbors try to comfort her amid the din of bulldozers.
For decades, the sprawling corrugated iron shacks and crammed, busy alleys in Mu..
May 9, 202411:47 AM ET
Enlarge this imageDaniel Ojukwu is an investigative journalist in Nigeria.
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LAGOS, Nigeria — An investigative journalist in Nigeria has been arrested by police and held without charge for over a week, leading to growing fears for his safety. His case has also ignited criticism from media and advocacy groups on the worsening climate for independent journalism in Africa’s most populous country.
Police arrested 26-year-old Daniel Ojukwu on May 1 in Lagos. He was reported missing the following day by his colleagues at Nigeria’s Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), after friends and family were unable to reach him by phone. FIJ hired private investigators who found his last location before he was arrested, leading journalists to demand a..
May 9, 20245:15 AM ET
The war that began last year has killed thousands of people and caused a great displacement crisis. In al-Fasher, one of the regional capitals of Darfur, there are reports of attacks on civilians.
May 8, 20245:28 PM ET
Kenya has endured months of record rainfall with no sign the deluge will stop any time soon. With over 200 killed in flash floods, many Kenyans think the government has been slow to react.
May 7, 20244:40 AM ET
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Rescue teams worked through the night searching for dozens of construction workers buried for more than 12 hours under the rubble of concrete after a multi-story apartment complex that was being built collapsed in a coastal city in South Africa.
Authorities said early Tuesday that the death toll had risen to five, while 49 workers remained unaccounted-for in the mangled wreckage of the building, which collapsed on Monday afternoon. Authorities said a further 21 workers had been rescued from the rubble and taken to various hospitals, with at least 11 of them suffering severe injuries.
The collapse happened in the city of George, about 400 kilometers (250 miles) east of Cape Town on South Africa’s south coast.
More than 100 em..
Haitians demand resignation, arrest of country’s police chief after gang attack
FILE – Girls holding hands are led past a burnt car blocking the street as they evacuate the Delmas 22 neighborhood to escape gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 2, 2024.
Parliamentary election runoff puts hardliners in charge of Iran’s parliament
An Iranian man votes at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, May 10, 2024.
Chad deploys combat-ready troops as post-election violence spikes
An armoured vehicle of Chad’s army forces is deployed in N’Djamena on May 10, 2024, a day after the announcement of the results of Chad’s presidential election.
Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll, says China building ‘artificial island’
FILE – In this April 27, 2021, photo provided by the Philippine coast guard, its personnel patrol beside ships said to be Chinese militia vessels at Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea. The Philippines said on May 11, 2024, China is building “an artificial island” at the shoal.
8 more Chinese cities join Hong Kong solo travel scheme
Tourists take photos in front of Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong on April 29, 2024. China’s Individual Visit Scheme allows residents from some areas to travel to Hong Kong on their own, rather than in a tour group.
Poland’s PM vows to strengthen security at EU border with Belarus
FILE – A Polish border guard patrols the area of a metal wall on the border between Poland and Belarus, near Kuznice, Poland, on June 30, 2022. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on May 11, 2024, pledged to strengthen security along the border.
Dutch contestant kicked out of Eurovision hours before final
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march during a protest against the participation of Israeli contestant Eden Golan ahead of the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, on May 11, 2024.
Panama’s Mulino says he will close one of world’s busiest migration routes
FILE – Migrants walk across the Darien Gap from Colombia to Panama in hopes of reaching the United States, on May 9, 2023.
Man rescued five days after South Africa building collapse
A man raises his hand as rescue workers carry him to an ambulance after he survived 116 hours following a deadly building collapse in George, South Africa, on May 11, 2024. (Garden Route District Municipality via Reuters)
China tests European unity through Xi Jinping’s trip
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, wave before their departure, at the Tarbes-Lourdes airport, France, on May 7, 2024.
Witnesses and human rights groups claim the West African country’s military killed more than 220 people, including women and children, in February. It was neither a mistake nor a one-off, they say.
Memory Banda’s battle, which she has been waging since she was a teenager in a village in Malawi, started with a poignant question: “Why should this be happening to girls so young?”
Spurred by his anger at the African National Congress, Mr. Zuma formed his own political party and is gathering support among voters aggrieved by the failures of South Africa’s governing party.
The Central African country’s incumbent president and his prime minister both ran. Shortly after the prime minister claimed victory, the president was declared the winner.
The authorities in Senegal said the incident involving the aircraft, a Boeing 737 that was flying to Mali, was under investigation.
Three days after the collapse of a four-story building that was under construction, rescuers were still combing through some 3,000 tons of concrete rubble even as signs of life faded.
More than half a dozen nations have pledged personnel to a multinational effort to stabilize Haiti, where gangs have taken over much of the capital, setting off a major humanitarian crisis.
Perhaps tens of thousands of Ukrainian women have lost their partners in the conflict with Russia. They look to rebuild amid precarity and uncertainty.
U.N. Backs Palestinian Bid for MembershipThe resolution is a symbolic win for Palestinian statehood without granting U.N. voting rights.
What’s Ailing Tesla?More people are buying electric cars, just not from Elon Musk.
What in the World?Test yourself on the week of May 4: Chad and Panama go to the polls, Iran and Russia refine their weapons strategies, and Israel shutters a foreign news outlet.
Bestselling author Roberto Vannacci is eclipsing Giorgia Meloni, but entering politics could blunt his popularity.
A Middle East Security Pact Won’t Free PalestineThe Biden administration needs to recognize that the problems lie with Israeli politics.
Pedro Sánchez’s Catch-22How an amnesty deal for Catalan separatists became a political—and personal—headache for the Spanish prime minister.
Georgia’s Protests Are Different This TimeA new foreign agents law could be the death knell of a once-promising young democracy.
How Joe Biden Sabotaged the ‘Rules-Based Order’By denying that Israel has violated international humanitarian law in Gaza, Washington is discrediting itself and the order that it claims to uphold.
Indonesia’s most prolific film director is juggling multiple projects as his latest film proves box office gold.
Sanders says that he will run for another term as country faces ‘difficult political moment’ amid schisms over Gaza.
The deal lays out a timetable for release of Israeli captives in Gaza and withdrawal of Israel’s troops from territory.
Palestinian group Hamas says it has agreed to an Egyptian-Qatari proposal, but Israel says it falls short of demands.
Biden administration officials decline to share details about proposal but say they are committed to reaching deal.
Jury hears testimony on how hush-money payments were made as judge again fines Trump for violating gag order in US case.
Qatar-based network says action by Israel’s government is illegal.
White House National Security Spokesperson John Kirby said that Israel must have a chance to evaluate the possible deal.
Students in the UK are setting up camps to show solidarity with Palestine and their post-secondary peers globally
The broadcaster RAI has denied censorship claims and said it is transforming into ‘a modern digital media company’.
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The African country of Chad goes holds its presidential election in the next few days — one of the first military led governments in the region to do so. Will the vote bring stability or more chaos?
Bangladesh activists raise alarm over culture of impunity for rights abusers
FILE – Activists with the rights group Odhikar demonstrate against enforced disappearances, in Khulna, Bangladesh, Dec. 10, 2021. Bangladesh made no significant progress in improving its human rights situation, a recent U.S. State Department report said. (Mohammad Nuruzzaman/VOA)
Hungary, Serbia to roll out red carpet for China’s Xi
FILE – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting on April 25, 2019, as part of the second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing. Xi will visit Hungary this week on his European tour.
Moscow threatens UK with strikes if Ukraine hits Russia with British weapons
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Cameron walks past a display of destroyed Russian military vehicles in Saint Michael’s Square, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, May 2, 2024.
US, most of EU boycott Putin inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with Cabinet members in Moscow, May 6, 2024. Putin thanked Cabinet ministers for their work ahead of his inauguration on May 7, 2024.
Decay stops probe of human remains found at former Hitler base in present-day Poland
FILE – Tourists visit the ruins of Adolf Hitler’s “Wolf’s Lair” in Gierloz, Poland, July 17, 2004. Prosecutors have discontinued a probe of skeletons found there because decay made it impossible to determine a cause of death, a spokesman said May 6, 2024.
US Senator Bernie Sanders, 82, to run for reelection
FILE – Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 25, 2024. Sanders is running for reelection.
Nigerian journalist’s arrest last week triggers criticism of worsening press freedoms
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Detained staff members freed; Kenya Airways to resume flights to Kinshasa
FILE – Kenya Airways planes are seen parked at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport near Nairobi, Nov. 6, 2019.
Pulitzer Prizes in journalism awarded to The New York Times, The Washington Post, AP and others
Migrants cross the Rio Grande river into the United States from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, March 29, 2023. The image was part of a series by Associated Press photographers that won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for feature photography.