Burkina Faso, known as the “land of upright men” (pace women), forced long-time president Blaise Compaoré to resign.
The “Upright Men” of Burkina Faso Wish President Compaoré a Not-so-Fond Farewell
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Africa
Central America’s Other Refugees
Refugees come from as far away as East Africa to try their luck at crossing the Rio Grande.
What West Africa Can Teach the U.S. About Ebola
Nigeria and Senegal have declared victory on Ebola even as healthcare workers in Texas contract it.
Ebola: A Symptom of Economic Inequality
While the Ebola virus is spreading globally, its impact will mostly felt in the world’s poorer regions, especially Africa and the Asian subcontinent.
How Women Are Bearing the Brunt of the Ebola Epidemic
Three-quarters of Ebola victims are women, with caretakers especially at risk.
Ebola and Moral Panic
America’s frenzied, xenophobic response to its first confirmed Ebola case calls back the moral panic of the AIDS epidemic.
Move Over, NATO and IMF: Eurasia Is Coming
A thousand poles are blooming as new international blocs like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the BRICS Development Bank emerge to challenge Western economic and military hegemony.
Militarizing the Ebola Crisis
Few would oppose a robust U.S. response to Ebola, but the Obama administration’s deployment of 3,000 troops to Liberia comes amid a broader U.S.-led militarization in West Africa.
Menu for a Hot Planet
It’s not just about oil: To support the world’s burgeoning billions in a warming climate, the human race needs to drastically rethink its approach to agriculture.
This Changes Everything: A Simpler Solution to Climate Change
In her stunning new book, Naomi Klein has the simplest solution for climate change yet: Ditch fossil fuels. Period.