Staggering levels of unemployment could be creating a “lost generation” on the continent.
Follow this blog via Email
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Conservatives protest Valentine’s Day in Pakistan
Vocal critics of the Western holiday suggest adopting a “day of modesty” instead.
BBC sued over Savile sex crimes
Dozens of Jimmy Savile’s victims seek accountability for his crimes by suing his longtime employer.
E.U. to reconsider diamond sanctions on Zimbabwe
Rights groups are warning against easing sanctions on the regime of Robert Mugabe.
Nigeria faces elusive enemy in Boko Haram extremists
Health worker killings in Nigeria hint at the increasing reach of the militants.
The other gun control debate
Gun violence — and the underregulated international trade in arms that can help enable it — is a global problem.
In Syria, Mali, Russia’s eye is on the bottom line
The nation is undeterred in its commitment to weapons-dealing in unstable areas.
Uganda deports British ‘gay play’ producer
The move is sure to increase international attention around the east African government’s effort to promote anti-gay public policy.
After decade-long vacancy, hangman job filled in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s newest hangman recruit alarms human rights groups despite a capital punishment provision in the draft constitution.
Egypt elects new Grand Mufti
While much of the world is focused on the news of Pope Benedict XVI’s announced resignation and eventual succession, another major change for institutional religion was underway in Egypt, where the Grand Mufti has been selected.
Recent Posts
-
Posted September 10, 2024
-
Posted September 9, 2024 -
Posted August 25, 2024 -
Posted August 19, 2024 -
Posted August 15, 2024
Recent Comments
Other Beats
-
-
-
Posted September 12, 2024 -
