Últimas Notícias - Oriente Médio e África 18/10/2019 21:00:00 South Africa’s president promises big results—eventually Cyril Ramaphosa tells The Economist it’s not his job to arrest people Continue lendo... 18/10/2019 21:00:00 Why do one in ten ships fly tiny Liberia’s flag? It’s a good way to avoid taxes and regulations Continue lendo... 18/10/2019 21:00:00 Congo’s enormous rainforest is getting smaller Poverty and bad governance are largely to blame Continue lendo... 18/10/2019 21:00:00 Did Ethiopia’s premier deserve the Nobel peace prize? Abiy Ahmed made peace with Eritrea but failed to stop ethnic cleansing Continue lendo... 16/10/2019 21:00:00 The election of Kais Saied gives Tunisians something to cheer The awkward law professor wants to shake things up Continue lendo... 14/10/2019 21:00:00 Turks cheer Erdogan’s war against Syrian Kurds International condemnation and sanctions fall on deaf ears. At home, critics face jail Continue lendo... 13/10/2019 21:00:00 Turkey’s invasion has thrown a once-stable corner of Syria into chaos Less than a week after America removed its troops, a Kurdish-run fief has collapsed Continue lendo... 12/10/2019 21:00:00 South Africa’s president promises big results—eventually Cyril Ramaphosa tells The Economist it’s not his job to arrest people Continue lendo... 12/10/2019 21:00:00 South Africa’s president promises big results—eventually Cyril Ramaphosa tells The Economist it’s not his job to arrest people Continue lendo... 10/10/2019 21:00:00 Assessing Abiy Ahmed, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize The record of Ethiopia’s prime minister remains incomplete, at home and abroad Continue lendo... 10/10/2019 11:46:21 Iraq’s government seems powerless to halt protests in the Shia heartland More than 100 people have been killed, as economic and political frustrations erupt Continue lendo... 10/10/2019 11:46:21 A violent election in Mozambique threatens a hard-won peace Conflicts old and new have dashed hopes of a free, fair and peaceful vote Continue lendo... 10/10/2019 11:46:21 Kenya’s demonetisation was unexpectedly orderly Even if it led to squabbles over a dead president’s picture Continue lendo... 10/10/2019 11:46:21 African kleptocrats are finding it tougher to stash cash in the West The days of brazen looting and laundering have passed Continue lendo... 09/10/2019 21:00:00 Turkey launches an attack on northern Syria The long-feared clash will have consequences across the Middle East Continue lendo... 06/10/2019 21:00:00 Donald Trump gives Turkey the green light to invade northern Syria A long-feared clash between Turkey and Syrian Kurds will have consequences across the region Continue lendo... 05/10/2019 21:00:00 Iraq’s government seems powerless to halt protests in its heartland More than 100 people have been killed, as economic and political frustrations erupt Continue lendo... 04/10/2019 21:00:00 A long-feared currency crisis has begun to bite in Lebanon Worse is still to come Continue lendo... 03/10/2019 11:37:25 Did American road-building in Iraq lead to more violence? A new study suggests that America’s aid had unintended consequences Continue lendo... 03/10/2019 11:37:25 Angolan oil production is in decline Costs are high and so are the risks Continue lendo... 03/10/2019 11:37:25 Ethiopia’s most repressive state is reforming The change in Somali Regional State offers an example for the country Continue lendo... 02/10/2019 21:00:00 Binyamin Netanyahu’s last chance to avoid indictment Will the prime minister’s allies abandon him if charges are brought? Continue lendo... 28/09/2019 01:00:00 Better seeds could help African farmers grow far more But their governments are standing in the way Continue lendo... 26/09/2019 11:39:59 Why an “Uber for tailors” is gaining ground in Lagos Tech may help the stylish avoid sartorial sorrow Continue lendo... 26/09/2019 11:39:59 Ivory Coast’s economy is booming, but its politics look wobbly An election next year risks pushing the country back into conflict Continue lendo... 26/09/2019 11:39:59 A new study slams America for neglecting Syria’s civil war America can do a lot with relatively little Continue lendo... 25/09/2019 21:00:00 Muhammad Ali, a former actor living abroad, is riling up Egyptians His YouTube videos bashing the president have spurred protests Continue lendo... 20/09/2019 21:00:00 South Sudan’s war has cooled But a new peace deal contains lots of danger Continue lendo... 19/09/2019 11:48:40 Climate change is making it harder to reduce poverty in Malawi Climate issue: One of the world’s poorest states is battling droughts and floods Continue lendo... 18/09/2019 21:00:00 A strike on Saudi Arabia moves a shadowy conflict closer to open war America’s response needs to balance deterring Iran with the risk of escalation Continue lendo... 18/09/2019 21:00:00 Despite American shale, oil markets still rely on Saudi Arabia Aramco’s valuation is also on a slippery slope Continue lendo... 18/09/2019 21:00:00 Israel’s prime minister will desperately struggle to stay in office Binyamin Netanyahu is down but not out Continue lendo... 15/09/2019 21:00:00 The attack on Saudi oil facilities raises the risks of war America and Saudi Arabia may feel compelled to retaliate against Iran Continue lendo... 15/09/2019 21:00:00 Tunisia’s presidential race becomes a contest of outsiders Expect a run-off between two men known as the Godfather and the Terminator Continue lendo... 15/09/2019 21:00:00 Climate change is making it harder to reduce poverty in Malawi Climate issue: One of the world’s poorest states is battling droughts and floods Continue lendo... 15/09/2019 01:00:00 Drone attacks cut Saudi Arabia’s oil output by half A rebel group in Yemen claims responsibility Continue lendo... 15/09/2019 01:00:00 A sad, tawdry end for Robert Mugabe A tyrant goes out with a whimper Continue lendo... 13/09/2019 21:00:00 Xenophobic violence flares in South Africa As anti-foreigner attacks spread, the authorities respond with denial Continue lendo... 13/09/2019 21:00:00 Even in death, Robert Mugabe worries his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s president, is bracing for trouble Continue lendo... 12/09/2019 11:59:44 Tunisia’s election features fed-up voters and bizarre candidates The front-runner is campaigning from jail Continue lendo... 12/09/2019 11:59:44 Mozambique’s nut factories have made a cracking comeback But farmers are being squeezed Continue lendo... 11/09/2019 21:00:00 Will Binyamin Netanyahu’s vow to annex part of the West Bank work? Israel’s prime minister is trying to sway voters ahead of an election Continue lendo... 06/09/2019 21:00:00 Why Pope Francis struggles in Africa The church is growing fast there, but it is difficult terrain for a liberal pontiff Continue lendo... 06/09/2019 21:00:00 Robert Mugabe leaves a bitter legacy African governments are shamed by their tolerance of his disastrous rule Continue lendo... 05/09/2019 11:46:10 Israel’s Arab citizens could hold the key to political change They are unhappy, and they can vote Continue lendo... 05/09/2019 11:46:09 Ethiopia has caught gambling fever A craze for wagering on football is sweeping the nation Continue lendo... 29/08/2019 11:45:36 The army and the people face off in Algeria Protests continue as the generals try to retain control Continue lendo... 29/08/2019 11:45:36 Kimbanguists believe Congo’s suffering is a sign of the apocalypse But they aren’t too concerned Continue lendo... 29/08/2019 11:45:36 The battle of Botswana’s big men Rare turbulence in one of Africa’s most successful states Continue lendo... 29/08/2019 11:45:35 Uganda is the latest African country to revive its national airline Most lose money, so why are governments keen on them? Continue lendo... 28/08/2019 21:00:00 New fronts open up in the conflict between Israel and Iran Israel is taking the threat of an attack by Hizbullah seriously Continue lendo... 22/08/2019 11:44:01 A $2bn loan scandal sank Mozambique’s economy Justice is now playing catch-up Continue lendo... 22/08/2019 11:44:01 Africa is on the verge of being declared polio-free Health workers overcame violence and conspiracy theories Continue lendo... 22/08/2019 11:44:01 Many Egyptians miss their deposed president, Hosni Mubarak He was less awful than the current regime Continue lendo... 22/08/2019 11:44:01 Politicians are stoking anti-refugee sentiment in Lebanon A wave of nativist ire has left Syrians with nowhere to turn Continue lendo... 21/08/2019 21:00:00 A power-sharing deal in Sudan paves the way for civilian rule But can the generals be trusted? Continue lendo... 15/08/2019 12:08:38 Zimbabwe faces its worst economic crisis in a decade Corruption and a command economy are crippling the country Continue lendo... 15/08/2019 12:08:38 Why many foreign companies are on the verge of leaving Gabon With the president out of commission, corruption is flourishing Continue lendo... 15/08/2019 12:08:38 Has Rwanda been fiddling its numbers? A country viewed by many as a model may not be doing as well as it claims Continue lendo... 15/08/2019 12:08:38 Southern separatists are tearing Yemen apart They are part of the Saudi-led coalition, but have their own agenda Continue lendo... 15/08/2019 12:08:38 A row over teaching in French has reopened old wounds in Morocco Some politicians want teachers only to use Arabic Continue lendo... 09/08/2019 21:00:00 A booming population is putting strain on Africa’s universities New initiatives can help to ease it Continue lendo... 09/08/2019 21:00:00 Liberia’s economic crisis and corruption could lead to violence President George Weah is failing to boot corruption and help the poor Continue lendo... 08/08/2019 11:45:18 How Africa can encourage home-grown maths boffins An African maths institute is creating opportunities to study and stay Continue lendo... 08/08/2019 11:45:18 How Beirut’s shared taxis cope with Uber Many residents prefer the old way of getting around Continue lendo... 08/08/2019 11:45:18 Egypt is reforming its economy, but poverty is rising Fast growth is not raising the incomes of the poor Continue lendo... 02/08/2019 21:00:00 How do you reform a country where gunmen torch Ebola clinics? Fighting an epidemic in a war zone is hard. But not impossible Continue lendo... 01/08/2019 11:46:45 Young Palestinians are leaving Gaza in droves With few jobs and no hope, there is little reason for them to stay Continue lendo... 01/08/2019 11:46:45 Tunisians say goodbye to President Beji Caid Essebsi For all his flaws, he helped preserve Tunisia’s democracy Continue lendo... 31/07/2019 21:00:00 Another critic of President John Magufuli is silenced The repression is hurting Tanzania’s reputation and its economy Continue lendo... 25/07/2019 12:07:39 Tensions between Iran and the West have the Gulf states on edge The conflict threatens their infrastructure and their income Continue lendo... 25/07/2019 12:07:39 How Egypt conquered croquet The British introduced the game to the Egyptians. Now they can’t beat them Continue lendo... 25/07/2019 12:07:39 Ethnic separatists are challenging Ethiopia’s unity Can Abiy Ahmed, the prime minister, stop the country from falling apart? Continue lendo... 25/07/2019 12:07:39 Another bad week for Cyril Ramaphosa The president’s enemies are undermining his administration Continue lendo... 25/07/2019 12:07:39 African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations They would be a costly mistake Continue lendo... 24/07/2019 21:00:00 Tunisia’s president, Beji Caid Essebsi, has died His death speeds up an election ripe for political newcomers, if any are allowed to run Continue lendo... 18/07/2019 21:00:00 America claims to have downed an Iranian drone Iran denies it Continue lendo... 18/07/2019 21:00:00 Iran seizes a British oil tanker After successive threats, Iran took the Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz Continue lendo... 18/07/2019 11:52:25 How WhatsApp is used and misused in Africa The continent’s most popular messaging platform Continue lendo... 18/07/2019 11:52:25 Ebola has been declared an international public health emergency This may unlock more money to curb it Continue lendo... 18/07/2019 11:52:25 Idriss Déby, Chad’s despot, is struggling to stay in power France and America are propping him up Continue lendo... 18/07/2019 11:52:25 Arab governments want to control where their citizens go on holiday In the Middle East, even your holidays are political Continue lendo... 18/07/2019 11:52:25 Saudi Arabia weighs loosening more controls on women Given the freedom to leave the kingdom, some may never come back Continue lendo... 17/07/2019 21:00:00 Binyamin Netanyahu will soon be Israel’s longest-ever-serving leader How much longer can he last? Continue lendo... 12/07/2019 21:00:00 Killings in Congo’s north-east spark fears of a return to war Militias are killing and possibly eating civilians Continue lendo... 11/07/2019 11:51:14 Eritrea’s gulag state is crumbling Issaias Afwerki made peace a year ago. His people want the dividend Continue lendo... 11/07/2019 11:51:14 Oil shortages in Syria are starting to hurt Production has slumped and supplies of Iranian crude are being squeezed Continue lendo... 11/07/2019 11:51:14 The killing of a black Jew sparks protests in Israel Most of Ethiopia’s Jews moved to Israel. Not everyone welcomed them Continue lendo... 11/07/2019 11:51:14 Beirut is still arguing over its post-war reconstruction Not everyone is happy at how the “Paris of the east” has been rebuilt Continue lendo... 10/07/2019 21:00:00 A British warship stops Iran seizing an oil tanker Another naval incident in the Gulf heightens the military tensions between Iran and Western powers Continue lendo... 08/07/2019 01:00:00 The Sudan peace deal is greeted with little excitement The men responsible for the bloodshed will not relinquish power, nor will they be held accountable Continue lendo... 05/07/2019 21:00:00 Tunisia’s fragile democracy faces a stiff test A health scare for the elderly president highlights troubled elections to come Continue lendo... 05/07/2019 21:00:00 Protesters are back on the streets in Sudan But the regime’s forces are still in control Continue lendo... 04/07/2019 11:58:58 The UAE begins pulling out of Yemen It wants its troops closer to home to guard against Iran Continue lendo... 03/07/2019 21:00:00 A warlord’s offensive against Tripoli is flagging General Haftar seems unable to take the capital, even with help from his friends Continue lendo... 03/07/2019 21:00:00 Learn the law, hope for freedom Education gives Kenyan prisoners hope of redemption and release Continue lendo... 28/06/2019 21:00:00 China is thinking twice about lending to Africa Too many past projects have been costly flops Continue lendo... 28/06/2019 21:00:00 How airports explain the Arab world Getting on a plane in the region is an exhausting—and revealing—process Continue lendo... 26/06/2019 21:00:00 Killings and claims of an attempted putsch rock Ethiopia The unrest shines a spotlight on opposition to Abiy Ahmed, the prime minister Continue lendo... 26/06/2019 21:00:00 A former beauty queen accuses Gambia’s former dictator of rape Activists seek Yahya Jammeh’s extradition for a catalogue of horrors Continue lendo...
18/10/2019 21:00:00 South Africa’s president promises big results—eventually Cyril Ramaphosa tells The Economist it’s not his job to arrest people Continue lendo...
18/10/2019 21:00:00 Why do one in ten ships fly tiny Liberia’s flag? It’s a good way to avoid taxes and regulations Continue lendo...
18/10/2019 21:00:00 Congo’s enormous rainforest is getting smaller Poverty and bad governance are largely to blame Continue lendo...
18/10/2019 21:00:00 Did Ethiopia’s premier deserve the Nobel peace prize? Abiy Ahmed made peace with Eritrea but failed to stop ethnic cleansing Continue lendo...
16/10/2019 21:00:00 The election of Kais Saied gives Tunisians something to cheer The awkward law professor wants to shake things up Continue lendo...
14/10/2019 21:00:00 Turks cheer Erdogan’s war against Syrian Kurds International condemnation and sanctions fall on deaf ears. At home, critics face jail Continue lendo...
13/10/2019 21:00:00 Turkey’s invasion has thrown a once-stable corner of Syria into chaos Less than a week after America removed its troops, a Kurdish-run fief has collapsed Continue lendo...
12/10/2019 21:00:00 South Africa’s president promises big results—eventually Cyril Ramaphosa tells The Economist it’s not his job to arrest people Continue lendo...
12/10/2019 21:00:00 South Africa’s president promises big results—eventually Cyril Ramaphosa tells The Economist it’s not his job to arrest people Continue lendo...
10/10/2019 21:00:00 Assessing Abiy Ahmed, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize The record of Ethiopia’s prime minister remains incomplete, at home and abroad Continue lendo...
10/10/2019 11:46:21 Iraq’s government seems powerless to halt protests in the Shia heartland More than 100 people have been killed, as economic and political frustrations erupt Continue lendo...
10/10/2019 11:46:21 A violent election in Mozambique threatens a hard-won peace Conflicts old and new have dashed hopes of a free, fair and peaceful vote Continue lendo...
10/10/2019 11:46:21 Kenya’s demonetisation was unexpectedly orderly Even if it led to squabbles over a dead president’s picture Continue lendo...
10/10/2019 11:46:21 African kleptocrats are finding it tougher to stash cash in the West The days of brazen looting and laundering have passed Continue lendo...
09/10/2019 21:00:00 Turkey launches an attack on northern Syria The long-feared clash will have consequences across the Middle East Continue lendo...
06/10/2019 21:00:00 Donald Trump gives Turkey the green light to invade northern Syria A long-feared clash between Turkey and Syrian Kurds will have consequences across the region Continue lendo...
05/10/2019 21:00:00 Iraq’s government seems powerless to halt protests in its heartland More than 100 people have been killed, as economic and political frustrations erupt Continue lendo...
04/10/2019 21:00:00 A long-feared currency crisis has begun to bite in Lebanon Worse is still to come Continue lendo...
03/10/2019 11:37:25 Did American road-building in Iraq lead to more violence? A new study suggests that America’s aid had unintended consequences Continue lendo...
03/10/2019 11:37:25 Angolan oil production is in decline Costs are high and so are the risks Continue lendo...
03/10/2019 11:37:25 Ethiopia’s most repressive state is reforming The change in Somali Regional State offers an example for the country Continue lendo...
02/10/2019 21:00:00 Binyamin Netanyahu’s last chance to avoid indictment Will the prime minister’s allies abandon him if charges are brought? Continue lendo...
28/09/2019 01:00:00 Better seeds could help African farmers grow far more But their governments are standing in the way Continue lendo...
26/09/2019 11:39:59 Why an “Uber for tailors” is gaining ground in Lagos Tech may help the stylish avoid sartorial sorrow Continue lendo...
26/09/2019 11:39:59 Ivory Coast’s economy is booming, but its politics look wobbly An election next year risks pushing the country back into conflict Continue lendo...
26/09/2019 11:39:59 A new study slams America for neglecting Syria’s civil war America can do a lot with relatively little Continue lendo...
25/09/2019 21:00:00 Muhammad Ali, a former actor living abroad, is riling up Egyptians His YouTube videos bashing the president have spurred protests Continue lendo...
20/09/2019 21:00:00 South Sudan’s war has cooled But a new peace deal contains lots of danger Continue lendo...
19/09/2019 11:48:40 Climate change is making it harder to reduce poverty in Malawi Climate issue: One of the world’s poorest states is battling droughts and floods Continue lendo...
18/09/2019 21:00:00 A strike on Saudi Arabia moves a shadowy conflict closer to open war America’s response needs to balance deterring Iran with the risk of escalation Continue lendo...
18/09/2019 21:00:00 Despite American shale, oil markets still rely on Saudi Arabia Aramco’s valuation is also on a slippery slope Continue lendo...
18/09/2019 21:00:00 Israel’s prime minister will desperately struggle to stay in office Binyamin Netanyahu is down but not out Continue lendo...
15/09/2019 21:00:00 The attack on Saudi oil facilities raises the risks of war America and Saudi Arabia may feel compelled to retaliate against Iran Continue lendo...
15/09/2019 21:00:00 Tunisia’s presidential race becomes a contest of outsiders Expect a run-off between two men known as the Godfather and the Terminator Continue lendo...
15/09/2019 21:00:00 Climate change is making it harder to reduce poverty in Malawi Climate issue: One of the world’s poorest states is battling droughts and floods Continue lendo...
15/09/2019 01:00:00 Drone attacks cut Saudi Arabia’s oil output by half A rebel group in Yemen claims responsibility Continue lendo...
15/09/2019 01:00:00 A sad, tawdry end for Robert Mugabe A tyrant goes out with a whimper Continue lendo...
13/09/2019 21:00:00 Xenophobic violence flares in South Africa As anti-foreigner attacks spread, the authorities respond with denial Continue lendo...
13/09/2019 21:00:00 Even in death, Robert Mugabe worries his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s president, is bracing for trouble Continue lendo...
12/09/2019 11:59:44 Tunisia’s election features fed-up voters and bizarre candidates The front-runner is campaigning from jail Continue lendo...
12/09/2019 11:59:44 Mozambique’s nut factories have made a cracking comeback But farmers are being squeezed Continue lendo...
11/09/2019 21:00:00 Will Binyamin Netanyahu’s vow to annex part of the West Bank work? Israel’s prime minister is trying to sway voters ahead of an election Continue lendo...
06/09/2019 21:00:00 Why Pope Francis struggles in Africa The church is growing fast there, but it is difficult terrain for a liberal pontiff Continue lendo...
06/09/2019 21:00:00 Robert Mugabe leaves a bitter legacy African governments are shamed by their tolerance of his disastrous rule Continue lendo...
05/09/2019 11:46:10 Israel’s Arab citizens could hold the key to political change They are unhappy, and they can vote Continue lendo...
05/09/2019 11:46:09 Ethiopia has caught gambling fever A craze for wagering on football is sweeping the nation Continue lendo...
29/08/2019 11:45:36 The army and the people face off in Algeria Protests continue as the generals try to retain control Continue lendo...
29/08/2019 11:45:36 Kimbanguists believe Congo’s suffering is a sign of the apocalypse But they aren’t too concerned Continue lendo...
29/08/2019 11:45:36 The battle of Botswana’s big men Rare turbulence in one of Africa’s most successful states Continue lendo...
29/08/2019 11:45:35 Uganda is the latest African country to revive its national airline Most lose money, so why are governments keen on them? Continue lendo...
28/08/2019 21:00:00 New fronts open up in the conflict between Israel and Iran Israel is taking the threat of an attack by Hizbullah seriously Continue lendo...
22/08/2019 11:44:01 A $2bn loan scandal sank Mozambique’s economy Justice is now playing catch-up Continue lendo...
22/08/2019 11:44:01 Africa is on the verge of being declared polio-free Health workers overcame violence and conspiracy theories Continue lendo...
22/08/2019 11:44:01 Many Egyptians miss their deposed president, Hosni Mubarak He was less awful than the current regime Continue lendo...
22/08/2019 11:44:01 Politicians are stoking anti-refugee sentiment in Lebanon A wave of nativist ire has left Syrians with nowhere to turn Continue lendo...
21/08/2019 21:00:00 A power-sharing deal in Sudan paves the way for civilian rule But can the generals be trusted? Continue lendo...
15/08/2019 12:08:38 Zimbabwe faces its worst economic crisis in a decade Corruption and a command economy are crippling the country Continue lendo...
15/08/2019 12:08:38 Why many foreign companies are on the verge of leaving Gabon With the president out of commission, corruption is flourishing Continue lendo...
15/08/2019 12:08:38 Has Rwanda been fiddling its numbers? A country viewed by many as a model may not be doing as well as it claims Continue lendo...
15/08/2019 12:08:38 Southern separatists are tearing Yemen apart They are part of the Saudi-led coalition, but have their own agenda Continue lendo...
15/08/2019 12:08:38 A row over teaching in French has reopened old wounds in Morocco Some politicians want teachers only to use Arabic Continue lendo...
09/08/2019 21:00:00 A booming population is putting strain on Africa’s universities New initiatives can help to ease it Continue lendo...
09/08/2019 21:00:00 Liberia’s economic crisis and corruption could lead to violence President George Weah is failing to boot corruption and help the poor Continue lendo...
08/08/2019 11:45:18 How Africa can encourage home-grown maths boffins An African maths institute is creating opportunities to study and stay Continue lendo...
08/08/2019 11:45:18 How Beirut’s shared taxis cope with Uber Many residents prefer the old way of getting around Continue lendo...
08/08/2019 11:45:18 Egypt is reforming its economy, but poverty is rising Fast growth is not raising the incomes of the poor Continue lendo...
02/08/2019 21:00:00 How do you reform a country where gunmen torch Ebola clinics? Fighting an epidemic in a war zone is hard. But not impossible Continue lendo...
01/08/2019 11:46:45 Young Palestinians are leaving Gaza in droves With few jobs and no hope, there is little reason for them to stay Continue lendo...
01/08/2019 11:46:45 Tunisians say goodbye to President Beji Caid Essebsi For all his flaws, he helped preserve Tunisia’s democracy Continue lendo...
31/07/2019 21:00:00 Another critic of President John Magufuli is silenced The repression is hurting Tanzania’s reputation and its economy Continue lendo...
25/07/2019 12:07:39 Tensions between Iran and the West have the Gulf states on edge The conflict threatens their infrastructure and their income Continue lendo...
25/07/2019 12:07:39 How Egypt conquered croquet The British introduced the game to the Egyptians. Now they can’t beat them Continue lendo...
25/07/2019 12:07:39 Ethnic separatists are challenging Ethiopia’s unity Can Abiy Ahmed, the prime minister, stop the country from falling apart? Continue lendo...
25/07/2019 12:07:39 Another bad week for Cyril Ramaphosa The president’s enemies are undermining his administration Continue lendo...
25/07/2019 12:07:39 African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations They would be a costly mistake Continue lendo...
24/07/2019 21:00:00 Tunisia’s president, Beji Caid Essebsi, has died His death speeds up an election ripe for political newcomers, if any are allowed to run Continue lendo...
18/07/2019 21:00:00 Iran seizes a British oil tanker After successive threats, Iran took the Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz Continue lendo...
18/07/2019 11:52:25 How WhatsApp is used and misused in Africa The continent’s most popular messaging platform Continue lendo...
18/07/2019 11:52:25 Ebola has been declared an international public health emergency This may unlock more money to curb it Continue lendo...
18/07/2019 11:52:25 Idriss Déby, Chad’s despot, is struggling to stay in power France and America are propping him up Continue lendo...
18/07/2019 11:52:25 Arab governments want to control where their citizens go on holiday In the Middle East, even your holidays are political Continue lendo...
18/07/2019 11:52:25 Saudi Arabia weighs loosening more controls on women Given the freedom to leave the kingdom, some may never come back Continue lendo...
17/07/2019 21:00:00 Binyamin Netanyahu will soon be Israel’s longest-ever-serving leader How much longer can he last? Continue lendo...
12/07/2019 21:00:00 Killings in Congo’s north-east spark fears of a return to war Militias are killing and possibly eating civilians Continue lendo...
11/07/2019 11:51:14 Eritrea’s gulag state is crumbling Issaias Afwerki made peace a year ago. His people want the dividend Continue lendo...
11/07/2019 11:51:14 Oil shortages in Syria are starting to hurt Production has slumped and supplies of Iranian crude are being squeezed Continue lendo...
11/07/2019 11:51:14 The killing of a black Jew sparks protests in Israel Most of Ethiopia’s Jews moved to Israel. Not everyone welcomed them Continue lendo...
11/07/2019 11:51:14 Beirut is still arguing over its post-war reconstruction Not everyone is happy at how the “Paris of the east” has been rebuilt Continue lendo...
10/07/2019 21:00:00 A British warship stops Iran seizing an oil tanker Another naval incident in the Gulf heightens the military tensions between Iran and Western powers Continue lendo...
08/07/2019 01:00:00 The Sudan peace deal is greeted with little excitement The men responsible for the bloodshed will not relinquish power, nor will they be held accountable Continue lendo...
05/07/2019 21:00:00 Tunisia’s fragile democracy faces a stiff test A health scare for the elderly president highlights troubled elections to come Continue lendo...
05/07/2019 21:00:00 Protesters are back on the streets in Sudan But the regime’s forces are still in control Continue lendo...
04/07/2019 11:58:58 The UAE begins pulling out of Yemen It wants its troops closer to home to guard against Iran Continue lendo...
03/07/2019 21:00:00 A warlord’s offensive against Tripoli is flagging General Haftar seems unable to take the capital, even with help from his friends Continue lendo...
03/07/2019 21:00:00 Learn the law, hope for freedom Education gives Kenyan prisoners hope of redemption and release Continue lendo...
28/06/2019 21:00:00 China is thinking twice about lending to Africa Too many past projects have been costly flops Continue lendo...
28/06/2019 21:00:00 How airports explain the Arab world Getting on a plane in the region is an exhausting—and revealing—process Continue lendo...
26/06/2019 21:00:00 Killings and claims of an attempted putsch rock Ethiopia The unrest shines a spotlight on opposition to Abiy Ahmed, the prime minister Continue lendo...
26/06/2019 21:00:00 A former beauty queen accuses Gambia’s former dictator of rape Activists seek Yahya Jammeh’s extradition for a catalogue of horrors Continue lendo...