Africa does not need to borrow democracy; it needs to reclaim it
Opinion Africa does not need to borrow democracy; it needs to reclaim it From the shir to the kgotla, Africa’s history demonstrates that democratic practice is indigenous, and reclaiming it…
Eusebio: Between colonialism and football
Samantha Johnson explores the side to Eusebio’s legacy that many may have missed out.
COP30 cannot meet the 1.5C goal while military emissions stay uncounted
COP30 cannot meet the 1.5C goal while military emissions stay uncounted Militaries are major global polluters, yet they remain exempt from climate reporting, creating a blind spot that threatens the…
US Justice Department commits to release Epstein files in 30 days
Donald Trump has signed a law requiring the US Justice Department to release the remaining Epstein files within 30 days.
Video: Girl in Gaza rebuilds life after Israeli strike kills family
Palestinian orphan Elham Abu Hajjaj is learning to cope with her loss after an Israeli strike killed her parents.
Israel “seems to be testing” UN ceasefire resolution
“This is a real test for the security council, for the United States, and for the international community.”
Poland to close last Russian consulate over ‘unprecedented act of sabotage’
News Poland to close last Russian consulate over ‘unprecedented act of sabotage’ Moscow accuses Poland of Russophobia, pledges to respond by reducing Polish diplomatic and consular presence in Russia. Prime…
Israeli air strike on Lebanon refugee camp kills 13 people
An Israeli airstrike on the Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people.
Epstein files: Who is Clay Higgins, US congressman who voted no on release?
EXPLAINER Epstein files: Who is Clay Higgins, US congressman who voted no on release? The House approved the measure by an overwhelming margin of 427, including 216 Republicans, with only…
Bangladesh’s test: After Hasina conviction, will it repeat her mistakes?
EDITOR’S ANALYSIS Bangladesh’s test: After Hasina conviction, will it repeat her mistakes? The interim government should aim to reform the democratic institutions to break with the politics of vendetta. Concerns…