Why are Sudan's Rapid Support Forces battling for control of el-Obeid?
The Rapid Support Forces are trying to seize the strategic southern city of el-Obeid from the Sudanese military. Rights groups are warning of a potential humanitarian catastrophe. But why is the battl...
2 Jul 23min
How is South Africa dealing with immigration?
A June 30th deadline set by anti-migrant groups for undocumented foreigners to leave, has come and gone. Thousands protested across the country, against what they say is a broken immigration system. S...
30 Jun 24min
How far will Iraq's new government go to crack down on corruption?
Several senior politicians have been detained in a wave of arrests. The government says it's just the beginning. But is this about graft, or is politics involved? In this episode: Ahmed Rushdi, Presi...
29 Jun 23min
Can the International Court of Justice help end the conflict in eastern DRC?
The Democratic Republic of Congo takes Rwanda to the International Court of Justice. Kinshasa seeks to hold Kigali responsible for the war in the eastern DRC. But can international law help end one of...
28 Jun 25min
Why is Crimea so critical to the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
Crimea under a state of emergency. The move comes as Ukraine intensifies attacks on the Russian-controlled region. Kyiv says its aim is to press Moscow to end the war. But is that realistic? And why i...
27 Jun 24min
How much disaster aid will the US provide to Venezuela?
Death and destruction after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. The disaster comes just months after U.S. forces abducted the former president. So, how may that impact the flow of aid from Wash...
26 Jun 23min
Has Marco Rubio's tour of the Gulf reassured US allies?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has wrapped up his three-day tour of the Gulf. Regional states want a greater say in security--after coming under attack during the Iran war. So, can Washington rebui...
26 Jun 24min
Why does Israel want to be less dependent on US weapons?
Benjamin Netanyahu says he's grateful to the US for its military aid but that it's time for Israel to build its own weapons-production capacity. The Israeli prime minister's announcement comes as tens...
24 Jun 25min
