How Africa's youth wants to save democracy
Africa's young population often finds itself facing aging, autocratic rulers. Unwilling to settle for democratic rituals alone, many are searching for creative new ways to shape their future.
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Africa's young population often finds itself facing aging, autocratic rulers. Unwilling to settle for democratic rituals alone, many are searching for creative new ways to shape their future.
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The Defense Ministry is dropping a multi-billion-euro project to build F126 frigates, media say. Train services have resumed after a communications glitch overnight. DW has more.
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Istanbul’s many tango schools, clubs and skilled dancers have won the city recognition, even among Argentine maestros, as a global tango destination.
Autobiographical work Free Me aims to encourage victims to speak out in country where violence against women is risingThere are audible gasps in the auditorium in Nairobi as a husband launches a volley of blows and slaps on his wife and pushes her to the floor. “I wish I could spare you this,” the wife tells the…
US President Donald Trump claimed the United States has recovered its costs 28 times over through oil extraction.
A Florida teenager said YouTube's addictive design contributed to depression, anxiety and sleep loss. Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are also facing similar allegations about their impact on young users.
NASA astronauts plan to return to the moon in 2028 wearing spacesuits made with more safety features and mobility.
Oman said on Tuesday it had coordinated with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to provide a temporary maritime corridor for vessels seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz, the state news agency reported. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Residents in Damascus rejected US President Donald Trump's suggestion that Syria should confront Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Leah Stewart, 34, had one of her arms amputated after she was bitten while swimming at Coogee Beach.
“Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional on-air appeal on Tuesday for information about her mother, who disappeared from her Arizona home nearly five months ago, a day after reports revealed a previously undisclosed note suggesting the missing 84-year-old may have died shortly after her abduction.
An officer was shot in the neck during the Texas disorder by "Antifa Cell operatives", prosecutors said.
Portugal coach Martinez says Ronaldo’s rivalry with the likes of Messi drives both players to stay at their best.
The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence.
The high court has upheld ruling that prisoners cannot sue prison staff for money damages under religious liberties law.