African nations growing more sympathetic to crisis in Gaza
African countries began walking a diplomatic line after the October 7 Hamas attack in Israel that included strongly held principles, diplomatic expediency, and empathy...
For Africa, 2023 was a year of conflating issues and events
Conflating numerous events that appear dissimilar is how Africa in 2023 must be viewed. South Africa’s BRICS economic summit, the country’s stance on Israel’s...
Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day observed by activists, lawmakers
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Accusations that the Chinese government is committing atrocities against the Uyghur Muslims have persisted for years. The ethnic Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities...
Iranian FM says U.S. to blame for influx of refugees to West Asia, Europe
Iran’s foreign minister has blamed irresponsible actions and coercive economic measures of the U.S. for the recent influx of refugees to the West Asia...
Kenya marks 60 years of independence, and the president defends painful economic measures
NAIROBI, Kenya—Kenya’s president on December 12 defended the high taxes the government recently imposed, calling them a “necessary sacrifice” in helping the country deal...
Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher dies at 61
LOS ANGELES—Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor who would master gritty drama for seven seasons on “Homicide: Life on The Street” and modern comedy for...
World News in Brief: UN anti-corruption conference, global hunger ‘set to soar,’ healthy diets unaffordable in Asia-Pacific
This year, the anti-corruption conference, as the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) is popularly known, marks the 20th anniversary of the landmark Convention. “Corruption...
The islands that the sea separates, solidarity unites them
by Elson Concepción Pérez Among the most important dates that the Caribbean celebrates is December 8. Just 51 years ago, four independent states of the...
Mandela’s legacy is much more than the ‘non-racial’ society attributed to him
What are South Africa’s first Black president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela’s achievements? December 5 marked 10 years since the freedom fighter died at...
In the Amazon, Indigenous women bring a tiny tribe back from the brink of extinction
JUMA INDIGENOUS TERRITORY, Brazil—At night, in this village near the Assua River in Brazil, the rainforest reverberates. The sound of generators at times competes...