Africa
Why we didn’t sell Fela’s catalogue – Femi Kuti
The Legacy of Fela: A Family’s Decisions on the King of Afrobeat
In the midst of a global pandemic that has ravaged economies and tested the resilience of communities, a …
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Africa
Chinese quarry company pays N4m compensation to family of boy killed during operation
A Glimmer of Accountability in the Niger Delta
A young boy’s life was cut short in a flash of steel, a crushing weight of machinery, and a sea of mud. The sound of the …
Politics
Three people sentenced to jail for bear-suit insurance scam in California
California’s Unbearable Truth: A State Exposed
In a shocking display of audacity, three individuals in Los Angeles have been handed jail sentences for perpetrating an …
Politics
More Displaced Lebanese Head Home as Cease-Fire Is Tested
Lull in the Storm
As night descends on southern Lebanon, the eerie silence is a stark contrast to the days of unrelenting bombardment that preceded it. Yet, beneath the calm …
Africa
Unicef halts Gaza operations after Israeli attack kills drivers
Under Siege: Unicef’s Suspension of Operations in Gaza
A hail of gunfire erupts at the Mansoura water filling point in Gaza City, sending panic through the crowded streets. …
Africa
Jabi Lake: How demolition triggered confusion, panic among vendors, residents in Abuja
A City in Disarray: Unpacking the Jabi Lake Demolitions
It’s a chilly morning in the heart of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. The usually bustling streets of Jabi Lake …
Politics
14 hurt after minibus slams into back of goods vehicle in Hong Kong
Chaos on the Motorway
Hong Kong’s notorious traffic congestion took a deadly turn on Saturday evening when a minibus slammed into the rear of a heavy goods vehicle on the …
Politics
“Lords of war.” Brazil’s president condemns UN Security Council
Unchecked Power: Brazil’s President Takes Aim at the UN Security Council
As the sun set over the sprawling city of Brasília, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva …
Africa
The Palestinian woman on the cover of L'Espresso: Settlers were ready to kill us
A Moment of Unbridled Hate: The Palestinian Woman on the Cover of L’Espresso
As Meead Abu al-Rub watches the footage of her being harassed and abused by Israeli settlers last …
Africa
Army raises alarm over low South-east recruitment
Recruitment Shortfalls in the Military: A Regional Anomaly
Nigeria’s defence establishment is scrambling to address a burgeoning concern over drastically low recruitment …