Superstar Angelique Kidjo on Africa: ‘We never had independence’
(GIN)—For those unfamiliar with African superstar Angelique Kidjo, her unflinching views on everything from the colonial mentalities of her French schoolmates to African politics...
Protests grow in Puerto Rico amid demands for higher wages
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Shrill whistles mixed with drums, tambourines and the clacking of spoons on pots as public employees shut down streets in Puerto...
Ethiopia starts partial power generation from Blue Nile dam
NAIROBI, Kenya—Ethiopia has started generating electricity from the controversial mega-dam that is being built on the Blue Nile. The milestone was reached on Feb. 20...
Mali calls on France to withdraw soldiers ‘without delay’
BAMAKO, Mali—Mali’s ruling junta is demanding the immediate departure of French and European forces, a day after France announced that it will withdraw its...
World’s rivers awash in pharmaceuticals, historic study reveals
Experts warn ‘pharmaceutical pollution poses a global threat to environmental and human health.’ Underscoring the value of collaboration, experts from around the world unveiled what...
On the brink of WW III? Rising fear of U.S.-Russia conflict in Europe
Fear of major war erupting in Europe and a possible third World War came as Russian President Vladimir Putin declared two breakaway enclaves in...
African coaches show gain in jobs once reserved for Whites
(GIN)—Africa may finally be trusting its own coaches. This year’s Africa Cup of Nations featured 15 African-born coaches, leading some to conclude that local coaches...
Experts: Brazil’s torture prevention mechanism is failing
Brazil must comply with its international obligations, and reinforce its national prevention mechanisms against torture, UN independent experts said after concluding a visit to...
Number of internally displaced in Myanmar doubles to 800,000
The number of internally displaced people (IDPs) in Myanmar has doubled since February of last year, now crossing the 800,000 mark, the UN refugee...
UN labor agency cites concerns about China’s Xinjiang region
GENEVA—An annual report from the United Nations labor agency highlighted the work conditions of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in China’s Xinjiang region, noting...