Student protesters won’t stand down despite the top court reducing quotas for government jobs. After weeks of widespread unrest in Bangladesh, the Supreme Court has changed a controversial quota system for government jobs. It has significantly reduced the share of public sector positions reserved for war veterans’ family members. But despite the ruling, the protests … Read more
Military alliance marks 75 years at summit with Ukraine war centre stage. The Russia-Ukraine war and the risk of Donald Trump becoming US president again are major issues at NATO’s 75th anniversary summit in Washington. The military alliance faces many challenges. What are they and what’s next for NATO? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Shashank Joshi … Read more
Scientists warn climate change is fuelling antimicrobial resistance. Resistance to antibiotics could cause ten million deaths a year, from 2050, according to a report from the United Nations Development Programme. Scientists say climate change is a factor driving the looming crisis. Why is there such a risk – and what’s being done about it? Presenter: … Read more
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have set up their own bloc, after leaving ECOWAS. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have come together to form the Alliance of Sahel States. Each is ruled by a military government – and that’s led to a split from the larger West African regional bloc, the Economic Community of West … Read more
The makeup of the EU’s next parliament could affect the future of the bloc’s climate policies. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the bloc’s climate plan in 2019, calling it “Europe’s man on the moon moment”. That landing of the so-called European Green Deal is now in question. The package costs more than … Read more
Redi Tlhabi discusses Kenya’s role as a US ally and security partner with President William Ruto. United States President Joe Biden hosted Kenyan President William Ruto on the first official visit by an African head of state since 2008. The two leaders discussed a deepening partnership around US investments in Kenya’s trade, technology, green initiatives … Read more
A general strike demanding higher wages brings Nigeria to a standstill. Nigeria has Africa’s largest population and it’s one of the world’s top oil producers. Yet the nation of more than 200 million people has struggled with corruption, economic mismanagement and a weak currency. A general strike this week is drawing attention to these challenges. … Read more
The African National Congress will now have to engage in talks with rivals to form a coalition government in South Africa. It’s a vote that’s ended 30 years of the ANC’s dominance in South African politics. Voters dealt a blow to the African National Congress, angry at what they consider to be its failure to … Read more
Marc Lamont Hill discusses the rise of far-right parties in Europe and the upcoming EU elections. About 400 million Europeans are eligible to vote in June to elect their representatives to the European Parliament. Far-right parties once considered fringe are predicted to make major gains, reflecting a growing trend of support for far-right parties across … Read more
Right-wing parties are expected to perform well, according to pre-election polls. Europe is getting ready for next month’s crucial parliamentary election. Ministers in Brussels have signed off a major overhaul of migration and asylum rules as the campaigning heats up. Pre-election polls are predicting right-wing parties to perform well. The election will shape the future … Read more