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A Fatal Accident in Zimbabwe Reveals the Costs of Informal Gold Mining

Elliot Waldman Friday, March 22, 2019

Zimbabwe’s informal mining sector is in the spotlight after an accident at a gold mine killed at least 24 people last month. The deaths were entirely preventable, and another accident is likely if there is no long-term strategy to formalize Zimbabwe’s mining industry, Augustine Makoni says in an interview.

Africa Watch

How State Security Forces Are Fueling Instability in Burkina Faso

Robbie Corey-Boulet Friday, March 22, 2019

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It’s Time for America to Downgrade Its Alliance With Saudi Arabia

Steven Metz Friday, March 22, 2019

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A School Shooting in Brazil Complicates Bolsonaro’s Push to Ease Gun Laws

The Editors Thursday, March 21, 2019

Peru’s Militarized Response to Illegal Mining Isn’t Enough to Protect the Amazon

Matthew C. DuPée Thursday, March 21, 2019

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With a Cloudy Electoral Picture, Argentina Is Again Gripped by Uncertainty

Frida Ghitis Thursday, March 21, 2019

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A Decade After Failing to Stop Massacres in Sri Lanka, What Has the U.N. Learned?

Richard Gowan Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Ten years ago this month, senior U.N. officials were grappling with the grisly end of the war in Sri Lanka, which resurfaced all-too-familiar questions about the role in diplomacy of private arm-twisting, public outrage and great-power politics. These questions go to the heart of what the U.N.’s purpose should be.

Germany’s Greens Are On the Rise. Can They Stay True to Their Roots?

Andrew Green Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Can Israel’s ‘New Right’ Turn West Bank Settlers Against Netanyahu?

Shira Rubin Tuesday, March 5, 2019

How a Global Debate Over Who Owns African Art Is Playing Out in Nigeria

Ayodeji Rotinwa Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019

Will Peace With Ethiopia Usher In a Political Opening in Eritrea?

Tanja Müller Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019

In Ukraine’s Donbas Region, Life Amid the Ravages of a Forgotten War

Natalie Vikhrov Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019

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Trump’s Search for Absolute Sovereignty Could Destroy the WTO

Stewart M. Patrick Monday, March 25, 2019

Europe

Pre-Election Political Infighting Drives Huge Public Sector Strikes in Portugal

The Editors Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Middle East & North Africa

In Local Elections, Turkey’s Erdogan Looks to Avoid a Major Blow to His Legitimacy

The Editors Monday, March 25, 2019

Asia-Pacific

The Unlearned Lessons of Japan’s Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

Elliot Waldman Wednesday, March 20, 2019

The Americas

A School Shooting in Brazil Complicates Bolsonaro’s Push to Ease Gun Laws

The Editors Thursday, March 21, 2019

Africa

A Fatal Accident in Zimbabwe Reveals the Costs of Informal Gold Mining

Elliot Waldman Friday, March 22, 2019

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