A tale of two cities: Diaspora influx hikes cost of living for Ghanaians The Year of Return in 2019 attracted foreign investment to Ghana but locals say it has led to soaring prices in Accra. Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2023
Disappointment in Indonesia after football disaster appeal ruling Indonesia’s top court overturned two officers’ acquittal in the stadium crush, but handed down short sentences. Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2023
‘A wall of BRICS’: The significance of adding six new members to the bloc Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE invited to join the grouping of top emerging economies. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2023
Al Jazeera to Deploy Avid’s SaaS Cloud-Based Production Platform The multi-year agreement will move its production operations to Avid’s global tech platform and subscription tools TV Tech · Aug 24, 2023
Will Russia’s Putin benefit from Prigozhin’s presumed plane crash death? The Wagner Group leader was listed as a passenger of a plane that crashed on Wednesday, but his death is unconfirmed. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2023
Deaths in Greece wildfires highlight the plight of asylum seekers Firefighters find 18 burned bodies in Dadia Forest, suspected to be asylum seekers, as wildfires ravage northern Greece. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2023
Russian villagers report explosion before ‘Prigozhin’ plane crash The Wagner boss was listed as a passenger on the private jet, but the Kremlin has not confirmed his death. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2023
Ukrainians express fear and hope as Russia’s war rages on Independence Day Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2023
Lebanon’s FIBA World Cup journey is about much more than basketball Basketball fans in crisis-hit Lebanon find much-needed joy and hope through the national team’s World Cup journey. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2023
Gabon: Opposition wants to ‘turn the page on the Bongos’ in Aug 26 vote Ossa, a former minister under Omar Bongo, says the Gabonese want to ‘regain their dignity’ in August 26 election. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2023
Saudi Arabia, Iran among six nations invited to join BRICS Talks of expansion have dominated the three-day annual summit of major emerging economies in Johannesburg. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2023
Can BRICS dethrone the US dollar? It’ll be an uphill climb, experts say The world’s reserve currency is facing a challenge from Global South countries who want options beyond the greenback. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2023
Indonesia’s dog meat sellers fear for future after crackdowns on trade Animal welfare campaigners say dog meat trade should be outlawed due to its cruelty and risks to public health. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2023
How the locals stepped in for dangling cable car rescue in Pakistan Sahib and Nasir Khan prepared a small improvised dolly to help rescue those stuck hundreds of metres above ground. Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023 Russian air raids kill two civilians in northwest Syria An elderly man and his teenage grandson are killed in the attacks on Arri, west of Idlib city.
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023 Mapping the scale of Canada’s record wildfires Canada is battling more than 1,000 active fires, and nearly two-thirds of them are out of control.
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023 Healthcare hits new lows in Somaliland as conflict continues Without funding from MSF, hospital administrators are concerned about maintaining enough supplies to treat the wounded.
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023 Criticism mounts over Manchester United’s handling of Mason Greenwood case Fans, women’s groups and ex-players slam the way Man Utd conducted an investigation into allegations against the player.
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023 Gaza fisherfolk can only ‘dream of fishing freely’ under Israel’s blockade Dozens in Gaza staged a sit-in after a new wave of violations by Israel saw fishermen arrested, boats taken.
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023 Pakistan Christians in fear after blasphemy allegations trigger violence Christian minority left shaken after a Muslim mob went on a rampage torching churches and homes over blasphemy claims.
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023 Delays at some polling stations as voting begins in Zimbabwe election Voting begins amid rising tensions due to a currency crisis and high unemployment.
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023 Slaying ‘Goliath’: Can new blood surmount old guard in Zimbabwe election? Opposition leader Chamisa faces a number of challenges in his bid to become Zimbabwe’s next president.
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023 Who will be at first Republican presidential debate – and who won’t? Al Jazeera looks at the eight GOP hopefuls who will take part in the 2024 US election debate and what they stand for.
Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2023 Igniting hope: Young Zimbabweans rally to make their voices count Before Wednesday’s pivotal general election, young people in Zimbabwe are mobilising first-time voters to participate.
Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2023 Another Zimbabwe election cycle reveals decline of women in politics Despite dominating the voter population, women have been reduced to mostly cheerleaders in Zimbabwe’s politics.