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BRICS summit: Leaders eye expansion, common currency

The leaders of the five-country grouping are meeting to plot BRICS' future course and how it could boost its global clout. Russia's President Vladimir Putin is the only one not attending in person.

By 8 months ago

BRICS summit: Leaders eye expansion, common currency

BRICS: Can China and India overcome differences at summit?

BRICS: Can China and India overcome differences at summit?

By 8 months ago

Zimbabwe election: Why the youth vote matters

Zimbabwe election: Why the youth vote matters

By 8 months ago

AI-enhanced identification: A danger in the Middle East?

AI-enhanced identification: A danger in the Middle East?

By 8 months ago

African Union suspends Niger over coup

The AU said the suspension would remain in place until civilian rule in the country is restored, and that it would assess the implications of a military intervention in Niger.

By 8 months ago

African Union suspends Niger over coup

Zimbabwe election: Any hope for democratic change?

Eleven candiadates are hoping to unseat President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Wednesday's election. Zimbabwe's electorate is skeptical of the opposition's ability to defeat his repressive regime.

By 8 months ago

Zimbabwe election: Any hope for democratic change?

Zimbabwe Election: Polls open as Mnangagwa seeks second term

Incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) is facing off against 11 other candidates.

By 8 months ago

Zimbabwe Election: Polls open as Mnangagwa seeks second term

Ethiopia to investigate report of killings in Saudi Arabia

In a 73-page report released on Monday, Human Rights Watch accused Saudi guards stationed on the border with Yemen of 'widespread and systematic' attacks on migrants

By 8 months ago

Ethiopia to investigate report of killings in Saudi Arabia

Xi Jinping heads to South Africa for BRICS summit

China's president will be eyeing opportunities to grow Beijing's political and economic influence in the developing world.

By 8 months ago

Xi Jinping heads to South Africa for BRICS summit

BRICS Club Boom: What to expect in Johannesburg

Global South versus Global North? The BRICS summit in South Africa is set to be all about the group's plans to expand and how to deal with sanctions.

By 8 months ago

BRICS Club Boom: What to expect in Johannesburg

BRICS: Why Saudi Arabia and others are vying for membership

Some see the 5-member club as a counterweight to traditional Western-led forums and institutions. But what exactly is BRICS and why does it matter?

By 8 months ago

BRICS: Why Saudi Arabia and others are vying for membership

UN Security Council: Food insecurity tops agenda

As the United Nations Security Council convenes, global food insecurity takes center stage with a looming crisis threatening vulnerable populations.

By 8 months ago

UN Security Council: Food insecurity tops agenda

African Union suspends Niger over coup

The AU said the suspension would remain in place until civilian rule in the country is restored, and that it would assess the implications of a military intervention in Niger.

By 8 months ago

African Union suspends Niger over coup

Zimbabwe election: Any hope for democratic change?

Eleven candiadates are hoping to unseat President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Wednesday's election. Zimbabwe's electorate is skeptical of the opposition's ability to defeat his repressive regime.

By 8 months ago

Zimbabwe election: Any hope for democratic change?

Zimbabwe Election: Polls open as Mnangagwa seeks second term

Incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) is facing off against 11 other candidates.

By 8 months ago

Zimbabwe Election: Polls open as Mnangagwa seeks second term

Ethiopia to investigate report of killings in Saudi Arabia

In a 73-page report released on Monday, Human Rights Watch accused Saudi guards stationed on the border with Yemen of 'widespread and systematic' attacks on migrants

By 8 months ago

Ethiopia to investigate report of killings in Saudi Arabia

Xi Jinping heads to South Africa for BRICS summit

China's president will be eyeing opportunities to grow Beijing's political and economic influence in the developing world.

By 8 months ago

Xi Jinping heads to South Africa for BRICS summit

BRICS Club Boom: What to expect in Johannesburg

Global South versus Global North? The BRICS summit in South Africa is set to be all about the group's plans to expand and how to deal with sanctions.

By 8 months ago

BRICS Club Boom: What to expect in Johannesburg

BRICS: Why Saudi Arabia and others are vying for membership

Some see the 5-member club as a counterweight to traditional Western-led forums and institutions. But what exactly is BRICS and why does it matter?

By 8 months ago

BRICS: Why Saudi Arabia and others are vying for membership

UN Security Council: Food insecurity tops agenda

As the United Nations Security Council convenes, global food insecurity takes center stage with a looming crisis threatening vulnerable populations.

By 8 months ago

UN Security Council: Food insecurity tops agenda

African Union suspends Niger over coup

The AU said the suspension would remain in place until civilian rule in the country is restored, and that it would assess the implications of a military intervention in Niger.

By 8 months ago

African Union suspends Niger over coup

Zimbabwe election: Any hope for democratic change?

Eleven candiadates are hoping to unseat President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Wednesday's election. Zimbabwe's electorate is skeptical of the opposition's ability to defeat his repressive regime.

By 8 months ago

Zimbabwe election: Any hope for democratic change?

Zimbabwe Election: Polls open as Mnangagwa seeks second term

Incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) is facing off against 11 other candidates.

By 8 months ago

Zimbabwe Election: Polls open as Mnangagwa seeks second term

Ethiopia to investigate report of killings in Saudi Arabia

In a 73-page report released on Monday, Human Rights Watch accused Saudi guards stationed on the border with Yemen of 'widespread and systematic' attacks on migrants

By 8 months ago

Ethiopia to investigate report of killings in Saudi Arabia

Xi Jinping heads to South Africa for BRICS summit

China's president will be eyeing opportunities to grow Beijing's political and economic influence in the developing world.

By 8 months ago

Xi Jinping heads to South Africa for BRICS summit

BRICS Club Boom: What to expect in Johannesburg

Global South versus Global North? The BRICS summit in South Africa is set to be all about the group's plans to expand and how to deal with sanctions.

By 8 months ago

BRICS Club Boom: What to expect in Johannesburg

BRICS: Why Saudi Arabia and others are vying for membership

Some see the 5-member club as a counterweight to traditional Western-led forums and institutions. But what exactly is BRICS and why does it matter?

By 8 months ago

BRICS: Why Saudi Arabia and others are vying for membership

UN Security Council: Food insecurity tops agenda

As the United Nations Security Council convenes, global food insecurity takes center stage with a looming crisis threatening vulnerable populations.

By 8 months ago

UN Security Council: Food insecurity tops agenda

Zimbabwe Election: Polls open as Mnangagwa seeks second term

Incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) is facing off against 11 other candidates.

By Deutsche Welle 8 months ago

Zimbabwe Election: Polls open as Mnangagwa seeks second term

Zimbabwe election: Any hope for democratic change?

Eleven candiadates are hoping to unseat President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Wednesday's election. Zimbabwe's electorate is skeptical of the opposition's ability to defeat his repressive regime.

By Deutsche Welle 8 months ago

Zimbabwe election: Any hope for democratic change?

Zimbabwe election: Why the youth vote matters

Young people in Zimbabwe, including many first-time voters, could determine the election winner. But is Jamaican dancehall music enough to win them over?

By Deutsche Welle 8 months ago

Zimbabwe election: Why the youth vote matters

African Union suspends Niger over coup

The AU said the suspension would remain in place until civilian rule in the country is restored, and that it would assess the implications of a military intervention in Niger.

By Deutsche Welle 8 months ago

African Union suspends Niger over coup

BRICS: Why Saudi Arabia and others are vying for membership

Some see the 5-member club as a counterweight to traditional Western-led forums and institutions. But what exactly is BRICS and why does it matter?

By Deutsche Welle 8 months ago

BRICS: Why Saudi Arabia and others are vying for membership

Africa-Russia: A tricky relationship

BRICS countries are set to meet August 22-24 in Johannesburg, as the bloc aims to widen its influence. But the absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin is already causing a stir.

By Deutsche Welle 8 months ago

Africa-Russia: A tricky relationship

BRICS Club Boom: What to expect in Johannesburg

Global South versus Global North? The BRICS summit in South Africa is set to be all about the group's plans to expand and how to deal with sanctions.

By Deutsche Welle 8 months ago

BRICS Club Boom: What to expect in Johannesburg

Xi Jinping heads to South Africa for BRICS summit

China's president will be eyeing opportunities to grow Beijing's political and economic influence in the developing world.

By Deutsche Welle 8 months ago

Xi Jinping heads to South Africa for BRICS summit

UN Security Council: Food insecurity tops agenda

As the United Nations Security Council convenes, global food insecurity takes center stage with a looming crisis threatening vulnerable populations.

By Deutsche Welle 8 months ago

UN Security Council: Food insecurity tops agenda

UN warns of 'imminent' global water crisis

About 26 per cent of the global population does not have access to safe drinking water and about 46 per cent of people lack access to safely managed sanitation services.

By Deutsche Welle 1 year ago

UN warns of 'imminent' global water crisis

Building standards must be adhered to

When news filtered in that innocent Kenyans had yet again lost their lives in a collapsed building in Nairobi’s Huruma estate, I was overcome with a sense of outrage on behalf of the victims.

By Justus Nyangaya 7 years ago

Building standards must be adhered to

Restore credibility in electoral processes

The debate on the suitability of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to conduct the next polls has occupied national conversation in recent days.

By Justus Nyangaya 7 years ago

Restore credibility in electoral processes

Forced evictions are wrong, inhuman

The State is obligated to provide alternative settlement before evicting them from their homes and livelihoods.

By Justus Nyangaya 8 years ago

Forced evictions are wrong, inhuman

Consider the poor in legal representation

High-quality legal representation in Kenya, as it is in other parts of the world, is expensive and sometimes inaccessible.

By Justus Nyangaya 8 years ago

Consider the poor in legal representation

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