Country

Pinwheel: How critically are land rights discussed in your country?

Our correspondents in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa introduce us to the debates around land use in their respective nations, and why land rights remain a controversial topic.…

2 days ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

South Korea’s election: After Yoon’s turmoil, can Lee calm the country?

Can South Korea turn the page on its most turbulent time since democracy was installed? An election held this Tuesday looks like a landslide victory for the Democratic Party of Lee Jae-myung.…

2 weeks ago

News·World

Breaking down mental health access and affordability in Nigeria with Dr. Owoye

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a time to shed light on the often silent battles many Nigerians face. And to spotlight the systems that support healing. In this special interview,…

4 weeks ago

GTV Exclusive

Sudan faces world’s worst displacement crisis as country enters third year of war

Sudan on Tuesday marked two years of a war that has killed tens of thousands, displaced 13 million and triggered the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile violence continues and clashes erupted in…

2 months ago

Africa

‘My Undesirable Friends’: Documentary profiles Russian journalists prior to fleeing country

A Russian-American filmmaker has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how her new film captures the last days of resistance to the regime in Russia before the invasion of Ukraine. Julia Loktev, who…

3 months ago

World

Fears that China overtaking car country Germany

As Germany falls in international competitiveness rankings, even its formerly venerable auto industry risks being surpassed by electric vehicles made in China. Are tariffs the answer?…

9 months ago

Business

Laos: A country in the grip of the Chinese?

Laos in Southeast Asia is mired in debt. Its biggest creditor is China. As part of the „Belt and Road Initiative“ , the People's Republic also supported the construction of a high-speed…

9 months ago

World

Slovakia: How political unrest consumes a country

Death threats, assassinations – the fight between political groups is escalating in Slovakia. Democracy and the rule of law lose out.…

10 months ago

News

‘Poland’s battle over homework’: Kids rejoice over new rules in the country

IN THE PRESS – Friday, April 12: The media reacts to the death of controversial former NFL star O.J. Simpson, who was acquitted of killing his ex-wife and her friend in 1994.…

1 year ago

News·World

Ugandans relieved after country eases internet shutdown imposed over election

Ugandans express relief and happiness after the internet was partially restored in the East African country almost five days after a near-total blackout was imposed across Uganda ahead of elections the opposition…

4 years ago

Africa·News

Nigeria can store up to 400,000 doses of virus vaccine – FG, FIRS rakes N4.9trn in 2020 – Official

Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Wednesday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Wednesday.⁣…