legacy
7 Apr
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 take place on the day of his funeral.
17 Feb
A century ago, the "manufacture, sale or transportation, importation or exportation" of alcohol was strictly forbidden throughout puritanical America. The policy left an indelible mark across the United States.
28 Oct 2023
Anna Politkovskaya, a prominent Russian journalist that was killed in 2006, foresaw what would become of Russia under Vladimir Putin. Her daughter explains in a new book how no one listened to the warning signs.
7 Oct 2023
In the heart of Ghana's capital, Accra, stands a symbol of national pride and historical significance — the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, dedicated to the country's first prime minister and president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
2 Sep 2023
Martin Luther King Jr. (born Michael King Jr.; January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination on April 4, 1968.
12 Aug 2023
Sam Kerr is Australian football. The Chelsea forward belongs amongst the world's elite and a home World Cup could define the legacy of one of the most decorated footballers in the women's game.
28 May 2023
Exactly three years ago, George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American, was killed by a White police officer, Derek Chauvin. Floyd's death triggered widespread protests across the United States and around the world, with calls to end police violence and systemic racism. Chauvin was eventually sentenced to more than 22 years in prison, while the city of Minneapolis reached a $27 million settlement with Floyd's family. Three years after Floyd's murder, how much has changed in the US? Our correspondent reports.