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Camel corps takes on terrorism in West Africa

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December 21, 2021

Crossing Mauritania's Sahara Desert is best done on camelback. Authorities there have resurrected a 100-year-old nomadic police force to fight jihadis.

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The 77 Percent: - Street Debate Kenya: Gen Z protests

The 77 Percent talks to young Kenyans about the protests, the state's response and where this could all be heading.
Law and JusticeJuly 24, 202426:03 min

George Weah's failed war crimes court

Six years ago, President George Weah had pledged to establish an economic and war crimes court.
Law and JusticeOctober 17, 202303:04 min

Marikana massacre victims still seeking answers

In August 2012, 34 striking miners were gunned down by police in South Africa.
Law and JusticeAugust 16, 202202:32 min
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Elon Musk's social-media platform X faces scrutiny in Europe

X has been blocked in Brazil and could be banned in the EU if it fails to comply with the bloc's laws.
Law and JusticeSeptember 12, 202402:17 min

Top UN court hears new case against Israel

The ICJ has convened to hear a case filed by South Africa, which accuses Israel of continuing its "genocide" in Gaza.
Law and JusticeMay 16, 202402:44 min

Abortion rights increase globally — with exceptions

DW takes a look at some of the countries where women have restricted access to abortion.
Law and JusticeMarch 8, 202402:19 min
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Israel strikes Sanaa airport, power stations, ports in Yemen

Israel's military said it had targeted "infrastructure used by the Houthi terrorist regime for its military activities."
ConflictsDecember 26, 2024

Israeli strike kills 5 Palestinian journalists in Gaza

ConflictsDecember 26, 202402:03 min

'Maximum pressure': What's in store for Iran in 2025?

PoliticsDecember 25, 2024
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Africa

Nigeria marks Detty December amid economic woes

Nigeria marks Detty December amid economic woes

BusinessDecember 25, 202403:02 min
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Asia

Myanmar's Arakan Army: Why it should be taken seriously

Myanmar's Arakan Army: Why it should be taken seriously

ConflictsDecember 26, 2024
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Germany

German foreign policy: Crisis mode to continue in 2025

German foreign policy: Crisis mode to continue in 2025

PoliticsDecember 26, 2024
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Europe

Hungary welcomes wanted Polish politicians

Hungary welcomes wanted Polish politicians

PoliticsDecember 26, 2024
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Middle East

Women in Iran's prisons subject to 'virginity tests,' abuse

Women in Iran's prisons subject to 'virginity tests,' abuse

SocietyDecember 26, 202402:01 min
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North America

NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the sun

NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the sun

ScienceDecember 26, 202402:01 min
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Latin America

In Argentina, thousands attend Christmas charity dinner

In Argentina, thousands attend Christmas charity dinner

PoliticsDecember 25, 202401:50 min
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