Trapped for gold: The dangers facing illegal miners in South Africa
Hundreds of illegal gold miners known as “Zama Zamas” are in an underground standoff against police in South Africa. Authorities are cutting off food and supplies to lure the miners out. As the stando...
26 Nov 202419min
What’s behind the Sahel’s wave of coups?
What does the wave of coups in the Sahel mean for its people? Since 2020, Central and West Africa have faced more than 10 coup attempts. Meanwhile, global powers are shifting, as Russia eclipses Franc...
25 Nov 202422min
Brief: Hamas announces death of captive, US vetoes UN resolution
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran continues, we’re coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Hamas announced the death of an Israeli captive. Wide scale Israeli strike...
24 Nov 20246min
Another Take: A radical antidote for climate despair
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on November 14, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Fossil fuels are a ti...
23 Nov 202421min
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant. What’s next?
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif. These arres...
22 Nov 202421min
Is the Russia-Ukraine war entering uncharted territory?
A new phase in the Russia-Ukraine war is continuing to escalate. Ukraine sent US and UK-made missiles into Russia this week, while the Kremlin has loosened its policy for using nuclear weapons. Where ...
21 Nov 202420min
The faces behind Trump’s Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump is quickly naming his Cabinet, set to shape his agenda for the next four years. While some Americans are eager for change, others are dismayed by his picks. So how will Tr...
20 Nov 202422min
What's next for the war in Lebanon?
Israel renewed and intensified its bombardment of Beirut’s suburbs this week, assassinating Mohamed Afif, Hezbollah’s chief spokesman, on Sunday. As ceasefire negotiations continue, is this an escalat...
18 Nov 202419min
