When the attempted coup took place on the night of July the 15th, 2016, it changed the course of Turkish history. At least 250 people were killed and more than 2,000 injured as tanks rolled onto the streets and fighter...
Focal Point: France’s role in Africa
France has been criticising Turkey’s role in Libya, calling it a threat to several African countries. Turkey says it’s merely co-operating with a UN-recognised government while France continues to support illegitimate...
Tensions high as ‘Blue Lives Matter’ & BLM protesters face off in NYC
Tensions were running high between pro-police supporters, ‘Blue Lives Matter’, and a group of ‘Black Lives Matter’ counter-protesters in NYC. At least one BLM protester was detained as scuffles...
Can Europe’s summer tourist season be salvaged?
As EU member states tentatively reopen their borders to international travellers, Talking Europe asks whether the summer season – and Europe’s valuable tourism sector – can be salvaged. With 10 percent of the...
Coronavirus Africa: South Africa alcohol ban +++ Distrust in Cameroon hospitals | DW News
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed a ban on alcohol sales and announced the return of a national curfew. South Africa is facing a rapid increase in coronavirus cases after loosening what had been one...
Polish voters to elect new president in neck and neck race
Polls have opened in Poland in the second round of the presidential election. The choice is between the incumbent Andrzhej Duda of the right wing Law and Justice Party and the liberal challenger Rafal Trzaskowski who is...
UN mandates humanitarian delivery to Syria
UN Security Council approves a new 12-month mandate for the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Syria. #UN #SecurityCouncil #Syria