In northern Ghana, hundreds of women live in exile after being accused of witchcraft, cast out to remote settlements often called “witch camps.” These camps (six of them remaining today) are touted by some as sanctuaries, but in reality function as sites of gender-based violence and human rights abuse (Pulitzer
Chile is approaching its 2025 general election amid signs of a potential political shift. Four years after left-wing Gabriel Boric rose to power on a wave of social unrest, a resurgent right wing is seeking to capitalize on public concerns over crime and immigration, according to Al Jazeera. In the
Britain dispatched military personnel and anti-drone equipment to Belgium after a series of rogue drone sightings disrupted Belgian airports, according to Reuters. In early November, unidentified drones were spotted over Brussels and Liège airports, reported A.P. News, forcing flight diversions and temporary closures. Responding to a request from Belgian authorities,
A week before the C.O.P.30 climate summit opened in Belém, Brazil, dozens of countries still had no accommodation secured for their delegations, according to Reuters. In response, the Brazilian government is offering free cabins aboard cruise ships docked in the Amazonian city to delegations from low-income nations in a last-minute
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has dismissed the country’s top security chiefs in a sweeping shake-up. According to Al Jazeera, Tinubu cited the need to “strengthen Nigeria’s national security architecture” as he removed General Christopher Musa (Chief of Defence Staff), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla (Naval Chief), and Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar
Hundreds of young Peruvians have taken to the streets in recent weeks, spearheading mass demonstrations against the deeply unpopular government. Beginning in late September over controversial pension reform, Gen Z-led protests quickly grew into an outcry against corruption, inequality, and rising crime (ABC News). Rallying via social media, Peru’s youth
The Kremlin has issued a stark warning that the war in Ukraine has reached a “very dramatic moment” as tensions spike on all sides, according to Reuters. Russian officials report that they are deeply alarmed by recent Western moves, from new long-range weapons for Ukraine to NATO’s growing involvement, which
U.S. Secretary of State and former Florida senator Marco Rubio declared on Sunday that the war in Gaza has “not yet” ended and that retrieving hostages from Hamas remains the top priority, according to Reuters. Rubio told NBC’s Meet the Press that Hamas had “basically” agreed to the framework of
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the United States of violating international law after the U.S. revoked visas for him and several other Colombian officials, according to Reuters. The State Department announced the visa cancellations following Petro’s appearance at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York. At the event, Petro urged
A recent U.S. military strike on a boat off the Venezuelan coast killed 11 people, sparking outrage in Venezuela and renewed scrutiny of American actions abroad. Washington claimed that the vessel was carrying narcotics and crewed by members of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, but has yet to provide any
India has reaffirmed its commitment to the Quad alliance as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for a visit to Japan, amid cooling relations with the United States. According to New Delhi, Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plan to strengthen cooperation under the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue—a partnership between
A humanitarian flotilla en route to Gaza has reportedly suffered a second drone attack at a Tunisian port, raising international alarm over yet another brazen sabotage of civilian aid efforts. According to The Guardian, pro-Palestinian activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, including Swedish political activist Greta Thunberg, reported that an
