How Haiti became a failed state

How Haiti became a failed state

By Nicolas Forsans, University of Essex The US military started airlifting embassy staff out of Haiti overnight as the Caribbean island descends further into chaos. Rival gangs have joined forces to overrun the country’s capital, Port-au-Prince, in an attempt to force the resignation of the acting president, Ariel Henry. The gang leader behind the violence, Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier, has warned there will be a “civil war that […]

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Donald Trump’s team post bond to appeal defamation ruling against Jean Carroll

Former U.S. presidential and likely Republican candidate again this year, Donald Trump, has posted nearly 92 million dollars as bond, to pause a defamation payment against a woman he was found liable of sexually abusing. It's one of many cases against him - and mounting legal payments reaching millions of dollars. Caroline Malone reports.

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Africa

In climate-related flooding, a Ugandan river turns poisonous

By Ashoka Mukpo Uganda’s Nyamwamba river, in the Rwenzori Mountains, has begun to flood catastrophically in recent years, partly due to climate change. Along the river are copper tailings pools from an old Canadian mining operation, which are becoming increasingly eroded by the flooding. According to a series of studies, these tailings have been washing into the water supply and soil of the Nyamwamba River Basin, contaminating human tissue, food […]

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Artists boycott South by Southwest over Gaza

A group of artists who were scheduled to perform at South by Southwest festival in the US state of Texas say they are boycotting it in solidarity with Palestine. The musicians are refusing to perform in protest of the festival's inclusion of defence industry contractors and a US Army sponsorship. Sally Patterson reports from Austin, Texas.

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Oppenheimer wins big at Oscars

Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer was the big winner at this year's Academy Awards, taking home 7 Oscars at the ceremony in Los Angeles. The three-hour film about the scientist known as the 'Father of the Atomic Bomb' won three of the night's four major awards. Ira Spitzer reports.

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Africa

Somalia-Turkey maritime deal is a win for both countries, and not a power play for the Horn of Africa

By Brendon J. Cannon, Khalifa University A recent defence deal between Somalia and Turkey has great significance for Somalia and the region’s security. The agreement, which covers both land and sea, aims to enhance defence cooperation between Turkey and Somalia. It includes the possibility of Turkey providing both training and equipment for a Somali navy. Its near-term impact should, however, not be exaggerated. Instead, it should be […]

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Business / Economics

IMF Ukraine / Commercial Real Estate Risks / Zambia

The IMF praised the Ukrainian authorities for implementing anti-corruption measures in a new law, spokesperson Julie Kozack told reporters Thursday (March 7) in Washington, DC. “On the corporate governance law, the approval of what we would consider a landmark corporate governance law is a very important step towards strengthening state owned enterprises (SOEs) in Ukraine,” said Kozack. “The law enhances the role of supervisory boards and brings Ukrainian […]

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Japan eyes nuclear future as it marks 13 years since Fukushima disaster

Services are taking place around Japan as the country marks 13 years since a powerful earthquake and tsunami hit the country killing 18-thousand people and triggering a triple meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant. The anniversary comes as Tokyo looks to begin restarting many of its nuclear stations which were idled after the disaster. Chris Gilbert reports.

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US military says army ship enroute to build temporary Gaza port

An army vessel is en route to the coast of Gaza laden with materials for the construction of a temporary pier, according to the US military. As our US correspondent Jagruti Dave explains, it's part of the Biden administration's plan to use sea routes to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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