Muhammadu Buhari: A legacy of ‘praise and pain’
Muhammadu Buhari died at 82 in a London clinic on July 13. The strongman-turned-democrat led Nigeria twice — as a military ruler from 1983 to 1985 and an elected president from 2015…
Killing fields, 50 years on: How the Khmer Rouge’s legacy still divides Cambodia
On April 17,1975, a hardline Communist command led by Pol Pot swept into Phnom Penh and overthrew the US-backed military government of General Lon Nol. The Khmer Rouge went on to write…
Superhero action, Nicole Kidman and the legacy of Ernst Lubitsch
Join film critic Emma Jones and presenter Eve Jackson on this week’s arts24 film show as we explore the action-comedy "Novocaine" starring Jack Quaid, Nicole Kidman’s "Holland" on Amazon Prime and the…
Disabled journalist speaks about the legacy of the 2024 Paralympics
Organisers hoped the Paris Paralympics would set the new standard in terms of access, inclusion and media coverage. Tunisian journalists Besma Essoussi, who is almost completely blind, and Sarra Fourti spoke about…
The enduring legacy of writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin
This year would have been the 100th anniversary of one of the most significant black American writers of all time – James Baldwin. The accomplished author grew up in Harlem, New York…
East Africa’s Swahili coast grapples with legacy of slave trade
Dotting East Africa’s Swahili coast, Zanzibar, Lamu and Mombasa are synonymous with pristine waters and white sandy beaches. But many tourists are unaware that these UNESCO World Heritage Sites were the scene…
Athens 2004: The bitter legacy of the Olympic Games
Since the creation of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, the competition to be selected as the host city has been fierce. Cities vie with innovation and resources to stand out and…
For neo-fascist groups in Italy, Mussolini’s legacy still resonates
In Italy the government of Giorgia Meloni, the leader of the post-fascist Brothers of Italy party, has been criticised for being complacent about the rise of neo-fascism. Since the arrival of Meloni…
Muhammad Ali’s legacy in the Congo
Congolese fans of Muhammad Ali will commemorate his legendary 'Rumble in the jungle' which was held in the capital of what was then Zaire. A series of boxing matches are set to…
New webinar: A guide on building a legacy with second citizenship from St Kitts and Nevis
A second nationality has become a vital tool in safeguarding one’s future from instability and unpredictability in the 21st century. For nearly four decades, St Kitts and Nevis has welcomed global individuals…
Coco Chanel: The fashion designer’s legacy, 50 years after her death
To mark the anniversary of Coco Chanel's death on January 10, 1971, fashion expert Jessica Michault and Eve Jackson take a look at the French designer's greatest styles, the fashion empire she…