September 25, 1962: Algeria Declares Independence From France September 25, 1962: Algeria Declares Independence From France
“If there is trouble ahead, it can hardly be as bad as the trouble that has been left behind.”
Sep 25, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
How Many Wars Is the US Really Fighting? How Many Wars Is the US Really Fighting?
Hint: the answer is way more than you think.
Sep 24, 2015 / Nick Turse
September 18, 1961: UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld Dies in a Plane Crash September 18, 1961: UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld Dies in a Plane Crash
“There are those in the U.N. who think that the late Secretary General—exceptional man though he was—tried to carry the world ahead on his shoulders too fast, and too single-handed...
Sep 18, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
The United States Is Training Militaries With Dubious Human Rights Records—Again The United States Is Training Militaries With Dubious Human Rights Records—Again
American special forces are still conducting training for some of Africa’s most notorious paramilitaries.
Sep 10, 2015 / Nick Turse
The Global Fight Over Our Drinking Water Is Just Getting Started The Global Fight Over Our Drinking Water Is Just Getting Started
And already, people are figuring out successful ways of pushing back against privatization.
Sep 1, 2015 / Michelle Chen
August 20, 1998: The US Bombs a Suspected Qaeda-Run Chemical Plant in Sudan August 20, 1998: The US Bombs a Suspected Qaeda-Run Chemical Plant in Sudan
“It’s not the cigar, stupid. It’s the cruise missiles launched to cover the shame.”
Aug 20, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
South Sudan’s War on Women South Sudan’s War on Women
Survivors say rape has become “just a normal thing” for women caught up in the country’s civil war.
Aug 7, 2015 / Samer Muscati
Ethiopia Claims a US Precedent for Its Crackdown on Journalists Ethiopia Claims a US Precedent for Its Crackdown on Journalists
Now that he’s in Addis Ababa, President Obama should call for the release of those locked up by Washington's “war on terror” ally.
Jul 27, 2015 / Laetitia Bader
African Artistry and Anger at the Women’s World Cup African Artistry and Anger at the Women’s World Cup
In a fashion both powerful and heartbreaking, the three African teams have left an indelible impression on the 2015 Women’s World Cup
Jul 1, 2015 / Shireen Ahmed and Dave Zirin
How Did 3 American Commandos and 3 Moroccan Women End Up Dead at the Bottom of the Niger River? How Did 3 American Commandos and 3 Moroccan Women End Up Dead at the Bottom of the Niger River?
Inside the shadowy operations of the US Africa Command.
Apr 21, 2015 / Nick Turse