July 1, 2011
Pulitzer Center grantee Jina Moore interviews Rebecca Hamilton for Guernica Magazine. She discusses how southern Sudan. which is scheduled to become the world’s newest country, will impact the rest of the region.
July 1, 2011
The investigation of Better Futures Adoption Services in Ethiopia leads to a revocation of its license. Charges of corruption mount--resulting in a decrease in the number of international adoptions.
June 30, 2011
Over the past several years, Ethiopia has rapidly become one of the top "sending countries" in international adoption: the number of children sent abroad has recently grown from a few hundred to several thousand annually. In the context of...
June 29, 2011
The violence in Southern Kordofan escalates despite President Obama offering economic incentives for the country in exchange for peace.
June 29, 2011
On June 28, 2011, thousands of young Egyptians joined the protest in downtown Cairo. Ahm markazi (central security forces) used tear gas as demonstrators continued to gather in Tahrir Square.
June 29, 2011
Clashes broke out in Tahrir Square Wednesday night and over 1,000 people were injured after security forces used tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters.
June 29, 2011
The postponement of the trial for former interior minister Habib al-Adly and six of his aides caused Egyptians to flood Tahrir Square in protest of the delay.
June 24, 2011
Eyewitnesses in the Southern Kordofan region say people living in the Nuba Mountains are being targeted by heavy shelling and aerial attacks while responding to the humanitarian crisis.
June 22, 2011
The future of Egypt's revolution could be at stake if groups of citizens continue to resist the protests in Tahrir Square.
June 20, 2011
Ghana's oil industry and the promise of jobs seems premature. Despite thousands signing up for training courses, the jobs don't exist yet, as the 'downstream' part of the industry isn't developed.
June 20, 2011
Ghanaians assumed new employment opportunities would arise after oil was discovered off shore several years ago, but thousands are still waiting for jobs to materialize.
A local company recently held a graduation ceremony for 913 people trained in...
June 20, 2011
Under Mubarak, Egyptian media was a state-controlled mouthpiece for the government. Now, in the wake of the revolution, the struggle for press freedom is far from over.
June 20, 2011
In the wake of the uprising that ousted President Mubarak, Sharif Abdel Kouddous reports from Cairo, Egypt with Nicole Salazar on the struggle for democracy, social justice and economic reform.
June 17, 2011
While many fear trouble in Southern Sudan with the upcoming split, Northern Sudan's instability is equally troubling.
June 16, 2011
Over the past eight years, photographer Stephanie Sinclair has investigated the phenomenon of child marriage around the world. Her multimedia presentation synthesizes this body of work into a powerful call to action.
Afghanistan, Africa, Ethiopia, India, Nepal, Yemen, Asia, Culture, Middle East, Human Rights, Poverty
June 16, 2011
Stephanie Sinclair shares the experiences child brides face. She discusses the need for their voices to be heard and the challenges she faced as a journalist who witnessed their struggles and abuse.
June 15, 2011
The challenge of crafting a policy response to the Southern Kordofan situation must be met despite lack of first-hand information. Foreign reporters are denied access—some beaten and turned away.
June 14, 2011
On Tuesday, June 14th, Rebecca Hamilton spoke on The Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU 88.5 in Washington, D.C. about the instability in Sudan.
June 10, 2011
Fisherman in Ghana are angry: they feel the fledgling oil industry is severely disrupting their fishing activities. Moreover, government officials are reluctant to speak on the issue.
June 10, 2011
On June 6, Egyptians from across the country commemorated the life of 26-year-old Khaled Said, killed by state security forces last year.
June 10, 2011
For the small village of Abuesiin Ghana, fishing plays an essential role in nearly every resident's life. But oil spills are threatening the village's very life source.
June 10, 2011
In the western region of Ghana, oil drilling is disrupting the livelihoods of local fisherman, who believe the government is privileging oil development over their needs.
June 10, 2011
In Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana the growing offshore oil industry threatens the established fishing industry.
June 6, 2011
The Sudanese government refused calls by the U.N. Security Council to withdraw from Abyei. Northern forces seized the contested town and territory May 21.
