Nigeria
‘Walking on water’: Surfing makes waves in Nigeria
The West African country of Nigeria is lucky to have a long coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. In the coastal community of Lagos, where many people didn't grow up learning to swim, interest in surfing and water sports is growing.
Nigerians await election results in competitive race
‘This is my only hope’: Young Nigerians gear up for presidential election
Millions of Nigerians prepare to vote amid chaotic cash shortage
Insecurity in Nigeria casts shadow on presidential election
Trust the process: Part II
Critical State, a foreign policy newsletter by Inkstick Media, takes a deep dive this week into the function of ad-hoc organizations that are formed to address a specific crisis — and then often get dissolved when the crisis ends.
Random rules: Part I
Critical State, a foreign policy newsletter by Inkstick Media, takes a deep dive this week into the role of sharia in northern Nigeria.
A musical journey around the globe 2022, a playlist
Music is part of The World’s DNA and, as it turns out, it is something many of the show’s staff appreciate. This playlist with their recommendations will take you on a journey around the globe.
Outsourced force: Part I
Critical State, a foreign policy newsletter by Inkstick Media, take a deep dive this week into reasons why a government might choose to outsource its violence.
As Earth surpasses 8 billion people, 'the planet can feed and sustain billions more,' demographer says
It only took just over a decade for the world to add 1 billion more people. To break down what this growth means for societies around the globe, The World's host Carol Hills speaks to demographer and author Jennifer Sciubba.
‘Afrobeats is the party’: The rise of African beats in global music
Afrobeats has soared in popularity, from Lagos to New York, and even Seoul, South Korea.
Gunmen at Nigeria church shot from both inside and outside
At least 50 people, including children, have been killed, after gunmen opened fire on worshippers inside a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria. No one has claimed responsibility yet, and local authorities say the attackers remain at large.
As global oil prices surge, some African countries may see a silver lining
Surging oil prices are hurting everyday consumers in Africa, but some oil-producing countries have seen a windfall with higher revenues — boosting investment spending in other areas.
From Congo to Chile, small labs are playing a growing role in global understanding of COVID
Scientists are tracking the evolution and spread of SARS-CoV-2 and developing critical responses to it. Efforts have ramped up a lot this year — thanks to a growing global network.
Moqtada al-Sadr wins Iraq election
Moqtada al-Sadr’s party wins the most seats in Iraq’s parliamentary elections. Also, a group of women and children manage to escape captivity from Boko Haram in Nigeria. And, Tigrayan forces say the Ethiopian government has launched a coordinated attack on all fronts.