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How the Right Turned Mass Shootings Into Vehicles for Anti-Palestinian Hate
Shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach were both used to justify anti-Palestinian targeting. It's no coincidence.
Semafor’s predictions for US-Africa relations in 2026
We canvased experts for their predictions on Washington’s relationship with African countries on a range of topics, from critical minerals to security.
Sub-Saharan Africa set for growth spurt in 2026
The IMF projected that the region will see 4.4% economic growth in 2026 — up from 4.1% last year.
Africa offers ‘long-term opportunities’ for clean energy investment, report says
The continent invested $34 billion in the sector between 2020 and 2025.
As Israel Bans Aid Orgs in Gaza, Notorious Mercenary Firm Seeks ‘Targeter’
Are Israel and the Trump admin planning to revive the dystopian Gaza Humanitarian Foundation scheme that spawned famine and death under cover of humanitarian aid?
Patrick Lawrence: New Year’s Notes on Purported Leaders
It is no use hoping for any alteration in the collective West’s course so long as today’s “purported leaders” remain in office.
Guinea’s military ruler elected president following 2021 coup
Rights groups and domestic critics argue that Mamady Doumbouya has steadily stifled dissent in the African nation.
US, Iran, Saudi Arabia drive global rise in executions
Despite the practice falling out of favor across more than 170 countries, use of the death penalty has spiked in several others.