In Nigeria, fight between telcos, banks hurts financial inclusion A pricing battle between banks and telecom operators could hurt financial inclusion in Nigeria, analysts say. Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2023
Africa’s Russia, Ukraine peace mission criticised in South Africa The members of the ‘peace mission’ – especially South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa – have received flak from many in Africa. Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2023
Libya 6+6 deal: Loopholes cast doubt on democratic elections Key issues remain strongly contested despite draft laws agreed in Morocco by Libya’s rival legislative bodies. Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2023
Why does the West love Modi? Modi is being feted at the White House despite concerns over India’s democratic decline. The reason? China. Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2023
Messi in Miami: A thriving football scene readies for the ‘GOAT’ Inter Miami supporters say football culture is burgeoning in South Florida and will ‘explode’ with Messi’s arrival. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023
‘Reeks of profiling’: US ‘no-fly’ list appears to target Muslims The advocacy group CAIR estimates that more than 98 percent of entries on leaked travel watch lists ‘regard Muslims’. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023
Suspect in Kenya cult deaths dies in custody after hunger strike The dead suspect had embarked on a hunger strike after being detained in connection with a mass starvation in Kenya. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023
What is the summer solstice, and why is June 21 the longest day? Summer solstice is the longest day of the year for most of the world’s population, Al Jazeera explains the phenomenon. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023
What’s behind Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit? The US is seeking stronger ties with India, which it sees as a vital ally in efforts to contain China’s rise. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023
‘Hopelessness’: Why Pakistanis are leaving, losing lives at sea Authorities in Pakistan say at least 124 Pakistanis were on a boat that sank off Greece with hundreds feared drowned. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023
A ‘new generation’ of women set to shake up politics in Thailand Incoming MPs see their gender as a strength and are determined to push through the reforms Thai people voted for. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023
In limbo in Indonesia, Afghan women find they ‘can be a boss’ Learning centres give refugee children, and the women who teach them, the chance to follow their dreams. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023
India’s Modi faces human rights criticism ahead of US visit India’s prime minister will attend a state dinner at the White House this week as the two countries seek greater ties. Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2023
Gaza’s blockade: Palestine’s Nakba lives on in new generations Israel’s 16-year blockade of Gaza isn’t just a political issue, but a daily reality that affects all aspects of life Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2023
Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2023 Greece boat tragedy: What do we know about the coastguard’s role? The European Commission calls for ‘thorough and transparent investigation’ into the deadly sinking of a boat off Greece.
Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2023 In a first, UN rights chief seeks presence in India and China Volker Turk who took over UN body last year calls for greater political support to establish office in India and China.
Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2023 Pakistan football team to play in India for first time since 2014 The bitter rivals will kick off the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship on Wednesday.
Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2023 Families seek UN help over Australia’s notorious refugee policies Families forced apart by offshore scheme argue Australia has breached its international humanitarian obligations.
Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2023 Does Prigozhin, Russia’s Wagner chief, have political ambitions? The Wagner leader is becoming a recognisable public figure in Russia and has staked out a niche among conservatives.
Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2023 UK’s Boris Johnson to be judged over lockdown-flouting parties MPs prepare to vote on report that found the former premier misled Parliament as a new ‘partygate’ video emerges.
The Week · Jun 19, 2023 Kenya’s doomsday death cult: the trial of Paul Mackenzie Paul Mackenzie is “public enemy number one” in Kenya, said Le Monde’s Noé Hochet-Bodin, and the reason for the description is as tragic as it is terrifying.
Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2023 Xi, Blinken agree to stabilise US-China ties in Beijing talks The two sides ‘made progress’, Chinese President Xi Jinping says after talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2023 When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2023? Al Jazeera takes a look at the world’s largest religious gathering Mecca sees every year.
Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2023 Mourning in Pakistan as hundreds die in Greece boat tragedy Pakistani authorities arrest more than a dozen alleged human traffickers in widening manhunt after the tragedy.
Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2023 Planting Azolla empowers Jordan’s women farmers A farming collective of Syrian and Jordanian women in water-poor Mafraq is growing Azolla and changing their lives.