The two former Portuguese colonies are linked through a shared history of colonialism and their solidarity in the fight for independence.

Throughout Lee's life she faced the cultural revolution, political upheaval, gender discrimination, and rigid social expectations.

Under-enrollment, poor education infrastructure, limited opportunities for graduates, and brain drain are hindering Madagascar’s development.

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A recent Supreme Court ruling exemplifies judicial efforts to ensure accountability in digital spaces where stand-up comedy and influencer content often blur humor and harm.

The ceasefire may have silenced the bombs, but it has not ended the damage to the land, the water, or the atmosphere we all share.

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"I know what's happening on the ground in Jamaica thanks to WhatsApp — ordinarily, a quick and convenient means of staying in touch; under threat of natural a disaster, a lifeline."

Ultimately, the dream is for Irish to be a living, thriving language, used confidently across all aspects of society.

Journalism’s first responsibility in any society to inform — not to engage in complex political negotiations.

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“I often infuse my paintings with my sense of humor, or as others would say, my sense of sarcasm, wit, or irony.”

Due to heavy Chinese investment and development in the renewables sector, solar is better and cheaper than ever, making it a viable solution to Nepal’s often unreliable energy supply led by hydropower.

Debates continue about the role of traditional knowledge in disaster prevention and whether Indigenous communities should be given a larger role in disaster response.

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Supporters celebrated Machado’s leadership and her commitment to non-violent protest during the contentious July 2024 elections, whereas critics challenged the characterization of her tactics as entirely “peaceful.”

Large-scale private extraction is destroying local species and changing the course of the Rio Grande.

Through several landmark judgments, India’s Supreme Court has redefined inclusion for transgender people.

Critics of the Turkish legal system highlight long-standing patterns of politicization and lack of institutional insulation from executive power.

Economists warn that while China’s new funds may ease Africa’s energy poverty, they have not addressed the underlying risks of debt, transparency, and dependency.

In the major cities of Central Sahel countries, such as Niamey, Bamako, and Ouagadougou, children are forced to beg on the streets, often in the name of religion.

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Though it is treatable and preventable, TB remains one of the world’s most dangerous diseases and still kills upward of 1 million people each year.

For decades, the waters between Trinidad and Venezuela have supported fishing and small-scale trade. Today, they flow along a geopolitical fault line that threatens local livelihoods and community security.

The self-taught artist draws everyday Hong Kong cuisine to share his passion for food and capture fading flavors, which are often being lost as the city develops and changes.

Communities are organising to resist large-scale private extraction of sand and gravel from the Río Grande.

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If the Minguzzi case shines a light on general institutional frailty, the prosecutions of prominent figures in the opposition CHP demonstrate how legal tools are being marshalled for political ends..

Buddha Chitta mala (also referred to as Bodhichitta mala) is a type of prayer bead necklace revered in Tibetan Buddhism. Chinese demand for the beads has triggered an explosion in the industry in Nepal.

“Van Durgas,” the female forest guards of Kaziranga National Park, come from rural communities, bravely protecting wildlife and habitats while defying social barriers, and daily challenges to safeguard nature’s balance.

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At a time when global backlash against transgender rights is surging, the Supreme Court of India is moving towards the “full realization" of equality for transgender people under the law.

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Uzbekistan will get new waste-to-energy (WTE) plants to solve its mounting trash problem, and Chinese waste management companies get to expand their businesses abroad amid overcapacity in the domestic market.

Across the African continent, from Madagascar to Morocco, young people known as Generation Z, are taking to the streets demanding social justice, and their voices to be heard.

Other countries, such as Colombia and Ecuador, authorized euthanasia through court decisions, making the voting in the Uruguayan parliament a historic milestone.

In the international community, Vietnam's authoritarian status is relatively unknown compared to other places such as China and North Korea.

Following Ouagadougou’s refusal to accept migrants deported from the United States, Washington has resolved to send Burkinabé visa applicants to Togo.

I was 12 years old when I left Venezuela to be with my mom. In Colombia, I found pain, discrimination, but also solidarity.

A group of activists in Sagea village, North Maluku, Indonesia, have successfully pushed back against a nickel mining operation which would destroy spaces sacred to their religion and culture.

Digital technology, which should help to concentrate and centralize information to prevent losses, offers no guarantee against the threats of hacking and theft of personal data by cyber-criminals.

The ongoing conflict in Eastern DRC, allegedly fuelled in part by Uganda’s support for M23 rebels, has inflicted devastating consequences on Congolese civilians as well as the wider region.

In its dealings with Venezuela, which have included challenges to Maduro’s presidency and a border dispute with Guyana, CARICOM has upheld the region as a “zone of peace.”