Africa

July 03, 2020

Haacaaluu Hundeessaa was a powerful political voice for the Oromo ethnic group. His death is just the latest in nearly a year of troubling developments in Ethiopia, and has become a rallying cry for the opposition to speak out against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Music

Djibouti’s ‘cosmopolitan musical sound’ captured in first-ever global album

COVID-19: The latest from The World

July 03, 2020

New music is being recorded and released every day. But for the first time, an album has come from the Republic of Djibouti, which gained independence 43 years ago. The World's Marco Werman spoke to Vik Sohonie, who co-produced the record.

South Africa begins coronavirus vaccine trial

Business, Economics and Jobs

July 01, 2020

In June, South Africa became the first country in Africa to launch a new COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial.

Rhino poaching in South Africa declines during coronavirus lockdown

Business, Economics and Jobs

July 01, 2020

South Africa, home to more than 80% of the world’s rhino population and the epicenter of rhino poaching, has seen a major decline in rhino poaching during the COVID-19 pandemic — a trend that conservationists would love to see continue as the country lifts its restrictions.

As Lebanon’s financial crisis worsens, migrant workers are being dumped on the streets like ‘trash’

June 26, 2020

Human rights advocates say the migrants have little to no recourse, and that the situation is bound to deteriorate further as more people in the country cannot afford to pay domestic workers. The coronavirus restrictions also complicate matters.

Elections

Malawians vote for president (again) amid pandemic

June 23, 2020

Earlier this year, the country’s constitutional court nullified the results of its presidential election in May 2019, when incumbent President Peter Mutharika narrowly won another term.

This African American in Ghana says making Juneteenth a federal holiday is a ‘small gesture.’ She urges police reform.

June 19, 2020

Almost 30 years after moving to Ghana, Mona Boyd celebrates Juneteenth. This year, Boyd is reflecting on the meaning of Juneteenth in the context of the latest swell of activism against racism in the United States.

Justice

US protests highlight 'anti-black racism across the globe,' says South African political analyst

June 17, 2020

Eusebius McKaiser, a South African author and political analyst, speaks to The World's host Marco Werman about what the US might learn from South Africa's own reckoning with race and racism.

Conflict & Justice

Tensions continue in Darfur as Sudanese war criminal faces his day in court

June 16, 2020

Ali Kushayb, a former militia leader, appeared at the International Criminal Court after more than a decade evading charges of war crimes against humanity. Some Darfuris say Kushayb’s arrest is a sign that justice — long-elusive — could be on the horizon.

This Week's Agenda: What's Next for Egypt? Sudan Votes for Secession

January 31, 2011

Arts, Culture & Media

Sudan Referendum Sets Stage for Diaspora to Return Home

February 08, 2011

It seems certain that on July 9 of this year, Africa – and the world – will see the birth of a new nation. Kuek Garang and Mayom Bol Achuk are both planning to return home. They tell us about their plans to start over in southern Sudan.

Global Politics

Mediterranean island

February 18, 2011

The shores of a Mediterranean island are on our radar today. It's part of Italy, the largest the three Pelagian Islands south of Sicily. Thousands of Tunisians recently fled to this tiny Italian outpost. Can you name the Italian island they've landed on?

Conflict & Justice

Gaddafi's activities in Africa

February 24, 2011

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with David Crane, founding Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, about Muammar Gaddafi's activities in Africa.

Middle East Unrest: Nationalism or Something Else?

March 02, 2011

Rewriting History, One Family Photo at a Time

March 02, 2011

Java trees

December 14, 2007

Indonesia planted millions of trees to absorb the greenhouse gases caused by the December 2007 Bali climate conference, but the nation's record on tree conservation has been dismal. Java used to be home to one of the world's oldest teak forests, but illegal logging, fires, and government mis-management have destroyed the trees.

E-waste youth activist

January 04, 2008

Living on Earth interviews Alex Lin, who won the Brower Youth Award for his pioneering work on electronic waste. Lin recycled and refurbishes computers for kids in the U.S. and around the world.

U.N. World Water Day

March 21, 2008

March 22nd is Water Day, designated by the United Nations as a time to call attention to water woes around the world. Host Bruce Gellerman talks with Paul Faeth, executive director of Global Water Challenge, about some of the work non-profits are doing to bring water to communities in the developing world.

Clean water for Kenya