Why Hasn’t Joseph Kony Been Caught?
On Sept. 9, the International Criminal Court (ICC) did something unprecedented: It convened a confirmation of charges hearing against Joseph Kony, the leader of the Ugandan rebel group the Lord’s...
Africa
US judge won’t intervene in Trump administration’s deportations of West Africans to Ghana
A U.S. judge said that she was powerless to stop the return of four men in Ghana’s custody to countries where U.S. immigration judges determined they faced torture or persecution,...
Fixing Foreign Aid Requires Confronting Fundamental Tensions
Amid the widespread outcry over the destruction of the U.S. Agency for International Development, many of the agency’s defenders concede that the U.S. aid system needs to be reformed. They...
Africa’s space activity has ‘intensified’? What else is new?
For Temidayo Oniosun, the story is the same as it ever was: “Space is nothing new in Africa.” But the dimensions have changed, said the space scientist and founder of...
The ICC Needs a Chief Prosecutor
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is headless at a time of acute need. It has been some 11 months since the accusation became public that the court’s chief prosecutor, Karim...
South Africa’s top court rules men can take wives’ last name
‘s Constitutional Court has ruled that husbands can take their wives’ family name, overturning a law that banned them from doing so. Thursday’s decision upheld a ruling made last year...
China’s Appetite for Rosewood Is Causing Chaos in Africa
Many wealthy Chinese cherish the elegance and artistry of rosewood (hongmu) furniture. Famous for its rich burgundy color, its intricate Ming and Qing dynasty-style carvings, and its shockingly high price...
South Africa close on 2026 World Cup, but Nigeria left sweating
South Africa moved a step closer to the FIFA 2026 World Cup with a 1-1 home draw with Nigeria, who are left facing a nervy final two qualifying matches in...
Sudan, Congo, and You
In scale and scope, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing the world’s largest humanitarian and human rights crises. The numbers are staggering. In Sudan, more than...
Fitch cuts Poland’s fiscal outlook amid defense spending binge and political stalemate
WARSAW — The cost of political fighting between President Karol Nawrocki and the Polish government, combined with a booming defense bill, is starting to show up in the country’s finances....
