Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad: ‘I never wanted to be an activist’
A winner of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how she wanted to be a makeup artist in her small village in northern Iraq before her life…
Turkey: Activist Osman Kavala completes 1,000 days in prison
Civil society groups worldwide are calling on Turkey to release prominent Turkish philanthropist and businessman Osman Kavala who has spent 1,000 days in jail without ever being convicted of a crime.…
‘Worldwide anger’: For European papers, US racism isn’t the exception
As Black Lives Matter protests continue to amplify worldwide, European papers affirm that despite what some politicians say, US racism is not the exception. Canadian writer and activist Naomi Klein talks to…
Growing a ‘Green Wall’ against climate change: Singer Inna Modja turns to film
It’s a far-reaching, pan-African project, brought to our screens by musician, actress and activist Inna Modja. The Malian singer has lent her talents to the documentary "The Great Green Wall"; she spoke…
Life BTS: Onyeka Onwenu the phenomenal
Onyeka Onwenu is a Nigerian singer/songwriter, actress, human rights activist, social activist, journalist, politician, and former X Factor series judge. She graces the cover of The Guardian Life this week, talking about…
My Governor is used to lying – Agba Jalingo
Journalist and activist, Agba Jalingo who was released from detention in Cross River state is back to Lagos. During the interview with TVC News, Agba described his detention as a blessing because…
Actor Mark Ruffalo at European Parliament to warn of chemical toxicity
Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo visits the European Parliament to discuss his movie "Dark waters". In front of journalists and political representatives, he speaks about the issue of toxic chemical levels in…
The trans woman who defied her mafia upbringing
Daniela Lourdes Falanga, her family's first male heir, was expected to follow the path of her mafia boss father. She overcame a brutal Naples childhood to become a prominent transgender rights activist.…
Climate activist Greta Thunberg completes trans-Atlantic journey
The activist made the 14-day carbon-free journey on a yacht featuring solar panels and electricity-producing turbines. She has called for action to reverse climate change and had a message for President Trump.…
‘We shall not surrender’ Hong Kong activist says after release on bail
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong said he will not surrender even after he was charged by Hong Kong police with organizing an illegal protest on Friday.…
Russia’s Alexei Navalny suffers ‘allergic reaction’ while in jail
Russian politician Alexei Navalny was hospitalized for an alleged allergic reaction, but his long-time doctor believes he was harmed by "chemical substances." The activist was in jail when his health deteriorated.…