In broken Britain, a new start with Labour?
Four years after Brexit, what is the state of Britain and its economy and migration policies? How will that affect upcoming UK elections? Our guests: Oliver Moody (The Times); Katja Hoyer (King's…
‘Over half of sexual violence happens in relationships’
A women’s rights group here in France has spoken to about the need for change once the court case that has shocked France and world is over. In the mass rape case,…
Brazil blocks access to Elon Musk’s X
The popular social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has been blocked in Brazil after telecommunications providers began complying with a judge's order to ban the service.…
700 inmates released from prison in Congo to ease overcrowding
About 729 inmates were released on Saturday from Makala prison in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Among those granted freedom are 600 adults and 129 minors, who received parole following the…
Fighting mpox stigma key to ending Burundi outbreak
Burundi's mpox outbreak could end within weeks, if it gets adequate resources and enough is done to fight the stigma associated with the disease.…
Rwanda kicks off vaccination campaign against Mpox
Rwanda kicks off a vaccination campaign against Mpox with one thousand doses donated by Nigeria. Also, Guinea's most wanted fugitive has been extradited from neighbouring Liberia, along with his son. And, Nigeria…
Sri Lanka’s exodus of caregivers sends healthcare system
In 2022, Sri Lanka faced an unprecedented economic crisis that brought the country to a standstill. The once-strong healthcare system was on the brink of collapse, with patients facing a lack of…
Pager attack ‘poses challenges under international law’
Weaponizing an object used by civilians is prohibited under international law. Does it matter that those who appear to have been targeted in the pager attacks are suspected Hezbollah operatives?…
Kenyan troops head for Haiti to tackle gang violence
Some 400 police officers have left Kenya to lead a multinational force in Haiti. The Caribbean nation has long been plagued by gang violence. In February, armed groups set out to overthrow…
EU sends first load of mpox vaccines to Congo
The European Union has delivered the first batch of 100,000 Mpox vaccines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the epicenter of the new mpox "clade 1b" strain. The EU plans to…
North Korea sends trash-filled balloons into South Korea
At least one balloon has dropped rubbish on the presidential compound in Seoul, amid thousands launched since May. In response, South Korea steps up efforts to demoralize frontline North Korean troops with…