US sanctions on Myanmar to be lifted, Obama tells Aung San Suu Kyi
Obama vowed to lift US sanctions on Myanmar during a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi. Critics say this will help businesses but not those suffering human rights violations.
Colombia, the peace deal between the FARC and government explained
The Colombian government and FARC rebels have finally signed a historic agreement, bringing the country a step away from peace.
Zambia, President Edgar Lungu wins historic elections
Zambia went to the polls on the 11th of August, seeing the re-election of President Edgar Lungu. His main rival alleges the vote was fraudulent.
Ethiopia, police fired live bullets at peaceful protesters killing over 100
Protests against the government were held throughout Ethiopia to call for political reforms. The police shot at the crowd resulting in a massacre.
Michelle Obama, her speech for Hillary Clinton at the Democratic Convention
If Michelle Obama had made this speech before the GOP Convention, would Melania Trump have copied it? Here is what the first lady said at the Democratic Party Convention in support of Hillary Clinton and against Donald Trump.
Turkey declares a state of emergency. What this means for the country
The state of emergency declared in Turkey has led, among other things, to the suspension of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Who is Boris Johnson, not a comedian but the UK’s foreign secretary
Th UK’s Prime Minister Theresa May chose Boris Johnson as the country’s foreign secretary. Why was the world so surprised by this decision?
Who is Theresa May, the UK’s new Prime Minister after David Cameron
Prime Minister Theresa May – not Boris Johnson, Michael Gove or Andrea Leadsom – will lead the UK when David Cameron officially resigns today. Had you heard of her before?
David Cameron resigns as Brexit becomes reality
British people are waking up to find out not only that Britain will be leaving the European Union but that Prime Minister David Cameron will resign.
Brexit, everything you need to know
The UK decided to leave the EU and Prime Minister David Cameron has announced his resignation on the 23rd of June. But what is Brexit exactly?